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Nicholas Colasanto

Actor

Born Jan 19, 1924 — Died Feb 12, 1985

From Providence, Rhode Island, USA

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.

Also Known As

Nick Colasanto

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1982

The Haircut

As Bobby Russo (Barber)

1982

1980

Raging Bull

As Tommy Como

1980

1977

Mad Bull

As Duke Sallow

1977

1976

The Return of the World's Greatest Detective

As Lieutenant Nick Tinker

1976

Family Plot

As Victor Constantine

1976

1975

The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery

As Bert

1975

1973

Toma

As Prolaci

1973

1972

Fat City

As Ruben

1972

1969

Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob

As Jimmy Bibo

1969

1968

The Counterfeit Killer

As Plainclothesman

1968

1967

Deadlock

As Charlie Atkins

1967

Ironside

As Mr. Matling (uncredited)

1967

1966

Fame Is the Name of the Game

As Detective

1966

1959

For Whom the Bell Tolls

As Eladio

1959

Performance

Nicholas Colasanto

Photos

The Haircut

Raging Bull

Mad Bull

The Return of the World's Greatest Detective

Family Plot

The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery

Toma

Fat City

Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob

The Counterfeit Killer

Deadlock

Ironside

Fame Is the Name of the Game

For Whom the Bell Tolls