
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.

Eladio
For Whom the Bell Tolls

Tommy Como
Raging Bull

Victor Constantine
Family Plot

Duke Sallow
Mad Bull

Prolaci
Toma

Charlie Atkins
Deadlock

Plainclothesman
The Counterfeit Killer

Bobby Russo (Barber)
The Haircut

Mr. Matling (uncredited)
Ironside

Detective
Fame Is the Name of the Game

Lieutenant Nick Tinker
The Return of the World's Greatest Detective

Ruben
Fat City

Bert
The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery

Jimmy Bibo
Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
14
Gender
Male
Birthday
1924-01-19
Place of Birth
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Also Known As
Nick Colasanto