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.

Nicholas Colasanto

Acting Born January 19, 1924 – Died February 12, 1985 Providence, Rhode Island, USA

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

Cheers

Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso

Mannix

Mac Wagner

Ironside

Mike Sellino

The Fugitive

Matt

Mission: Impossible

Jimmy Bibo

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Work Partner

The F.B.I.

Billy Milton

The F.B.I.

Jumisino

Lou Grant

Patsy Reese

Ben Casey

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

Bernheim

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

Charlie Atkins