Nicholas Colasanto
Known For
Acting
Born
1924-01-19 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Died
1985-02-12
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.
Most Known For
Mission: Impossible
as Jimmy Bibo
Cheers
as Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso
The Fugitive
as Matt
Ironside
as Mike Sellino
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as Work Partner
Mannix
as Mac Wagner
Ben Casey
Kojak
as Victor Marchette
The F.B.I.
as Billy Milton
The F.B.I.
as Jumisino
Lou Grant
as Patsy Reese
Run for Your Life
as Benno Capalupo
Run for Your Life
as George Karpantos
Run for Your Life
as Jake Wexler
Run for Your Life
as The Bartender
Run for Your Life
as Maxie
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
as Reporter (uncredited)
Baretta
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
as Bernheim
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
as Charlie Atkins