Nicholas Colasanto
Actor · Director
Born Jan 19, 1924 · Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Active 1956–1985
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
Cheers (1982) — Ernie 'Coach' PantussoRaging Bull (1980) — Tommy ComoCHiPs (1977) — DirectorLou Grant (1977) — Patsy ReeseFamily Plot (1976) — Victor ConstantineStarsky & Hutch (1975) — DirectorS.W.A.T. (1975) — DirectorBaretta (1975)Kojak (1973) — Victor MarchetteFat City (1972) — RubenThe Streets of San Francisco (1972) — Joe Patruro · DirectorColumbo (1971) — DirectorAlias Smith and Jones (1971) — DirectorMcCloud (1970) — DirectorMission: Impossible vs. the Mob (1969) — Jimmy BiboHawaii Five-O (1968) — DirectorIronside (1967) — Mike Sellino · DirectorMannix (1967) — Mac WagnerMission: Impossible (1966) — Jimmy BiboVoyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) — Reporter (uncredited)The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) — RalphThe Fugitive (1963) — MattThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) — Work PartnerBonanza (1959) — Director