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
(1980)
Tommy Como
Family Plot
(1976)
Victor Constantine
Fat City
(1972)
Ruben
Ironside
(1967)
Mr. Matling (uncredited)
Full Filmography
Acting
For Whom the Bell Tolls
(1959)
Eladio
Fame Is the Name of the Game
(1966)
Detective
Ironside
(1967)
Mr. Matling (uncredited)
Deadlock
(1967)
Charlie Atkins
The Counterfeit Killer
(1968)
Plainclothesman
Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob
(1969)
Jimmy Bibo
Fat City
(1972)
Ruben
Toma
(1973)
Prolaci
The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery
(1975)
Bert
Family Plot
(1976)
Victor Constantine
The Return of the World's Greatest Detective
(1976)
Lieutenant Nick Tinker
Mad Bull
(1977)
Duke Sallow
Raging Bull
(1980)
Tommy Como
The Haircut
(1982)
Bobby Russo (Barber)