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.
Acting · 33
Cheers
1982
Raging Bull
1980
Mad Bull
1977
Lou Grant
1977
Family Plot
1976
Baretta
1975
Kojak
1973
Toma
1973
Toma
1973
Fat City
1972
Mannix
1967
Ironside
1967
Ironside
1967
The F.B.I.
1965
The Fugitive
1963
Arrest and Trial
1963
Ben Casey
1961
Playhouse 90
1956
Directing · 23
Fitz and Bones
1981
The Contender
1980
CHiPs
1977
Starsky & Hutch
1975
S.W.A.T.
1975
Shaft
1973
Toma
1973
Search
1972
Hec Ramsey
1972
Monty Nash
1971
Columbo
1971
McCloud
1970
Hawaii Five-O
1968
Ironside
1967
Felony Squad
1966
Bonanza
1959