NICHOLAS COLASANTO
Nicholas Colasanto
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: January 19, 1924
Deathday: February 12, 1985
Place of Birth: 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.
Filmography
Starring
1982·
CheersErnie 'Coach' Pantusso
1982·
The HaircutBobby Russo (Barber)
1980·
Raging BullTommy Como
1977·
Lou GrantPatsy Reese
1977·
Mad BullDuke Sallow
Lieutenant Nick Tinker
1976·
Family PlotVictor Constantine
1975·
Baretta1973·
TomaProlaci
1973·
KojakVictor Marchette
Joe Patruro
1972·
Fat CityRuben
Jimmy Bibo
Plainclothesman
1967·
MannixMac Wagner
1967·
IronsideMike Sellino, Mr. Matling (uncredited)
1967·
DeadlockCharlie Atkins
1966·
Mission: ImpossibleJimmy Bibo
Detective
1965·
Run for Your LifeThe Bartender, Maxie, Jake Wexler, George Karpantos, Benno Capalupo
1965·
The F.B.I.Jumisino, Billy Milton
Reporter (uncredited)
Ralph
P.J. Bascomb, Bernheim, Charlie Atkins
1963·
My Favorite MartianOrville
1963·
The FugitiveMatt
1963·
Arrest and TrialArmando Martinez
1st Military Policeman
Work Partner
Marty (uncredited)
1961·
Ben CaseyEladio
1956·
Playhouse 90Eladio
Production
1981·
Fitz and BonesDirector
1980·
The ContenderDirector
Director
1977·
CHiPsDirector
1975·
Starsky & HutchDirector
1975·
S.W.A.T.Director
1973·
TomaDirector
1973·
ShaftDirector
1972·
Hec RamseyDirector
Director
1972·
SearchDirector
1971·
Monty NashDirector
1971·
ColumboDirector
Director
1970·
McCloudDirector
1969·
Marcus Welby, M.D.Director
1968·
The Name of the GameDirector
1968·
Hawaii Five-ODirector
1967·
IronsideDirector
1967·
Garrison's GorillasDirector
1966·
Felony SquadDirector
1965·
Run for Your LifeDirector
1959·
BonanzaDirector