Nicholas Colasanto
Acting
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.
Born: January 19, 1924 · Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Filmography (39)
TV
Cheers
1982
Actor: Ernie 'Coach' Pant…
Raging Bull
1980
Actor: Tommy Como
TV
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
1979
Director
TV
Lou Grant
1977
Actor: Patsy Reese
TV
CHiPs
1977
Director
Family Plot
1976
Actor: Victor Constantine
TV
Starsky & Hutch
1975
Director
TV
S.W.A.T.
1975
Director
TV
Baretta
1975
Actor
TV
Kojak
1973
Actor: Victor Marchette
TV
Toma
1973
ActorDirector
TV
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Actor: Joe PatruroDirector
TV
Search
1972
Director
Fat City
1972
Actor: Ruben
TV
Monty Nash
1971
Director
TV
Columbo
1971
Director
TV
Alias Smith and Jones
1971
Director
TV
McCloud
1970
Director
TV
Marcus Welby, M.D.
1969
Director
TV
Hawaii Five-O
1968
Director
TV
The Name of the Game
1968
Director
TV
Mannix
1967
Actor: Mac Wagner
TV
Garrison's Gorillas
1967
Director
TV
Ironside
1967
Actor: Mike SellinoDirector
TV
Mission: Impossible
1966
Actor: Jimmy Bibo
TV
Felony Squad
1966
Director
TV
The F.B.I.
1965
Actor: Billy MiltonActor: Jumisino
TV
Run for Your Life
1965
Actor: Benno CapalupoActor: George Karpantos+4
TV
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964
Actor: Ralph
TV
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
1964
Actor: Reporter (uncredit…
TV
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
Actor: 1st Military Polic…
TV
My Favorite Martian
1963
Actor: Orville
TV
The Fugitive
1963
Actor: Matt
TV
Arrest and Trial
1963
Actor: Armando Martinez
TV
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
Actor: Work Partner
TV
Ben Casey
1961
Actor
TV
Car 54, Where Are You?
1961
Actor: Marty (uncredited)
TV
Bonanza
1959
Director
TV
Playhouse 90
1956
Actor: Eladio