Nicholas Colasanto

Known for

Acting

Born

January 19, 1924

Birthplace

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Died

February 12, 1985 (aged 61)

Biography

Nicholas Colasanto (January 19, 1924 – February 12, 1985) was an American actor and television director who is best known for his role as "Coach" Ernie Pantusso in the American television sitcom Cheers.

Best known work

Raging Bull

1980

Columbo

1971

Cheers

1982

Family Plot

1976

Bonanza

1959

Mission: Impossible

1966

Starsky & Hutch

1975

Fat City

1972

Hawaii Five-O

1969

Kojak

1973

Filmography

1982
CheersTV
as Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso (69 episodes)
1982
The Haircut
as Bobby Russo (Barber)
1981
Fitz and BonesTV
Director
1980
Raging Bull
as Tommy Como
1980
The ContenderTV
Director
1979
The Misadventures of Sheriff LoboTV
Director
1977
Mad Bull
as Duke Sallow
1977
Lou GrantTV
as Patsy Reese (1 episode)
1977
CHiPsTV
Director
1976
The Return of the World's Greatest Detective
as Lieutenant Nick Tinker
1976
Family Plot
as Victor Constantine
1975
Starsky & HutchTV
Director
1975
The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery
as Bert
1975
S.W.A.T.TV
Director
1975
BarettaTV
1973
KojakTV
as Victor Marchette (1 episode)
1973
ShaftTV
Director
1973
TomaTV
Director
1973
Toma
as Prolaci
1972
The Streets of San FranciscoTV
as Joe Patruro (1 episode), Director
1972
SearchTV
Director
1972
Hec RamseyTV
Director
1972
Fat City
as Ruben
1971
Monty NashTV
Director
1971
ColumboTV
Director