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.

Known For

Raging Bull

Tommy Como

Family Plot

Victor Constantine

Fat City

Ruben

Ironside

Mr. Matling (uncredited)

Fame Is the Name of the Game

Detective

Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob

Jimmy Bibo

The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery

Bert

The Counterfeit Killer

Plainclothesman