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Nicholas Colasanto

Acting Born Jan 19, 1924 Providence, Rhode Island, USA 24 credits

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.

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  • The Fugitive (1963) as Matt
  • Run for Your Life (1965) as Benno Capalupo
  • Run for Your Life (1965) as George Karpantos
  • Run for Your Life (1965) as Jake Wexler
  • Run for Your Life (1965) as The Bartender
  • Run for Your Life (1965) as Maxie
  • Ironside (1967) as Mike Sellino
  • Cheers (1982) as Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso
  • Mannix (1967) as Mac Wagner
  • Mission: Impossible (1966) as Jimmy Bibo
  • Lou Grant (1977) as Patsy Reese
  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Bernheim
  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Charlie Atkins
  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as P.J. Bascomb
  • Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Work Partner
  • Baretta (1975)
  • The F.B.I. (1965) as Billy Milton
  • The F.B.I. (1965) as Jumisino
  • Ben Casey (1961)
  • Kojak (1973) as Victor Marchette
  • Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as 1st Military Policeman
  • The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Joe Patruro
  • The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Ralph