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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.
Nicholas Colasanto is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Cheers (1982), Raging Bull (1980), Family Plot (1976), Run for Your Life (1965), The Fugitive (1963), Mission: Impossible (1966), Ironside (1967), Mannix (1967). The recorded credits span 1956 to 1982, including 6 movies and 22 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies6
TV shows22
Active years represented1956–1982
Place of birthProvidence, Rhode Island, USA
Died
Also known as
Nick Colasanto
Known for
TV ShowCheers
MovieRaging Bull
MovieFamily Plot
TV ShowRun for Your Life
TV ShowThe Fugitive
TV ShowMission: Impossible
TV ShowIronside
TV ShowMannix
TV ShowThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour
TV ShowLou Grant
TV ShowBob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
TV ShowBen Casey
TV ShowThe F.B.I.
TV ShowKojak
TV ShowKraft Suspense Theatre
TV ShowBaretta
TV ShowVoyage to the Bottom of the Sea
TV ShowMy Favorite Martian
TV ShowThe Streets of San Francisco
TV ShowThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.
TV ShowPlayhouse 90
TV ShowArrest and Trial
TV ShowToma
TV ShowCar 54, Where Are You?
MovieIronside
MovieFat City
MovieThe Counterfeit Killer
MovieFame Is the Name of the Game