Nicholas Colasanto

Acting

Born January 19, 1924 — Died February 12, 1985

From Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Also known as Nick Colasanto

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.

Filmography

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The Haircut

Bobby Russo (Barber)

19827.4

Raging Bull

Tommy Como

19807.9

Mad Bull

Duke Sallow

19778.0

The Return of the World's Greatest Detective

Lieutenant Nick Tinker

19769.0

Family Plot

Victor Constantine

19766.8

The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery

Bert

19755.5

Toma

Prolaci

19737.7

Fat City

Ruben

19727.1

Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob

Jimmy Bibo

19699.7

The Counterfeit Killer

Plainclothesman

19688.0

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Deadlock

Charlie Atkins

1967

Ironside

Mr. Matling (uncredited)

19676.0

Fame Is the Name of the Game

Detective

19667.0

For Whom the Bell Tolls

Eladio

1959