Nicholas Colasanto

Known For: Acting
Born: January 19, 1924 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Died: February 12, 1985
Active Years: 1956–1982 (27 Years)
Total Credits: 66 credits in database

Acting Born Jan 19, 1924 Died Feb 12, 1985 Providence, Rhode Island, USA 66 credits

Biography

Nicholas Colasanto works in acting. Born January 19, 1924 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Died February 12, 1985. Archytele tracks 66 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Bruce Dern 2 shared titles

Ted Danson 1 shared title

Rhea Perlman 1 shared title

George Wendt 1 shared title

John Ratzenberger 1 shared title

Kelsey Grammer 1 shared title

Woody Harrelson 1 shared title

Kirstie Alley 1 shared title

Shelley Long 1 shared title

Bebe Neuwirth 1 shared title

Career timeline

1982

CheersThe Haircut

1981

Fitz and Bones · Director

1980

Raging BullThe Contender · Director

1979

The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo · Director

1977

Lou GrantCHiPs · DirectorMad Bull

1976

Family PlotThe Return of the World's Greatest Detective

1975

BarettaStarsky & Hutch · DirectorS.W.A.T. · DirectorThe Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery

1973

KojakTomaToma · DirectorShaft · DirectorToma

1972

The Streets of San FranciscoThe Streets of San Francisco · DirectorSearch · DirectorHec Ramsey · DirectorFat City

1971

Columbo · DirectorAlias Smith and Jones · DirectorMonty Nash · Director

1970

McCloud · Director

1969

Marcus Welby, M.D. · DirectorMission: Impossible vs. the Mob

1968

Hawaii Five-O · DirectorThe Name of the Game · DirectorThe Counterfeit Killer

1967

IronsideIronside · DirectorMannixGarrison's Gorillas · DirectorIronside

1966

Mission: ImpossibleFelony Squad · DirectorFame Is the Name of the Game

1965

The F.B.I.The F.B.I.Run for Your LifeRun for Your LifeRun for Your Life

1964

Voyage to the Bottom of the SeaThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.

1963

The FugitiveBob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreBob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreBob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreKraft Suspense Theatre

1962

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

1961

Ben CaseyCar 54, Where Are You?

1959

Bonanza · DirectorFor Whom the Bell Tolls

1956

Playhouse 90

Full Filmography

66 titles

Cheers (1982) as Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso
The Haircut (1982) as Bobby Russo (Barber)
Fitz and Bones (1981) Director
Raging Bull (1980) as Tommy Como
The Contender (1980) Director
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (1979) Director
Lou Grant (1977) as Patsy Reese
CHiPs (1977) Director
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Mad Bull (1977) as Duke Sallow
Family Plot (1976) as Victor Constantine
The Return of the World's Greatest Detective (1976) as Lieutenant Nick Tinker
Baretta (1975)
Starsky & Hutch (1975) Director
S.W.A.T. (1975) Director
The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery (1975) as Bert
Kojak (1973) as Victor Marchette
Toma (1973)
Toma (1973) Director
Shaft (1973) Director
Toma (1973) as Prolaci
The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Joe Patruro
The Streets of San Francisco (1972) Director
Search (1972) Director
Hec Ramsey (1972) Director
Fat City (1972) as Ruben
Columbo (1971) Director
Alias Smith and Jones (1971) Director
Monty Nash (1971) Director
McCloud (1970) Director
Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) Director
Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob (1969) as Jimmy Bibo
Hawaii Five-O (1968) Director
The Name of the Game (1968) Director
The Counterfeit Killer (1968) as Plainclothesman
Ironside (1967) as Mike Sellino
Ironside (1967) Director
Mannix (1967) as Mac Wagner
Garrison's Gorillas (1967) Director
Ironside (1967) as Mr. Matling (uncredited)
Deadlock (1967) as Charlie Atkins
Mission: Impossible (1966) as Jimmy Bibo
Felony Squad (1966) Director
Fame Is the Name of the Game (1966) as Detective
The F.B.I. (1965) as Billy Milton
The F.B.I. (1965) as Jumisino
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
Run for Your Life (1965) Director
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) as Reporter (uncredited)
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Ralph
The Fugitive (1963) as Matt
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
Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as 1st Military Policeman
My Favorite Martian (1963) as Orville
Arrest and Trial (1963) as Armando Martinez
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Work Partner
Ben Casey (1961)
Car 54, Where Are You? (1961) as Marty (uncredited)
Bonanza (1959) Director
For Whom the Bell Tolls (1959) as Eladio
Playhouse 90 (1956) as Eladio

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Nicholas Colasanto best known for?

Nicholas Colasanto is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Donnie Darko (2001), Bright Star (2009), Raging Bull (1980), High Heels and Low Lifes (2001).

When and where was Nicholas Colasanto born?

Nicholas Colasanto was born on January 19, 1924 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. They passed away on February 12, 1985.

How many credits does Nicholas Colasanto have?

Nicholas Colasanto has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 1982.

What is Nicholas Colasanto's background in cinema and television?

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.