Acting
Nicholas Colasanto
Providence, Rhode Island, USABorn 1924
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.
12
Films
26
TV Shows
23
Crew Credits
Known For
38 Credits
Ironside
as Mike Sellino
1967
Cheers
as Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso
1982
The Fugitive
as Matt
1963
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as Work Partner
1962
Mannix
as Mac Wagner
1967
Mission: Impossible
as Jimmy Bibo
1966
Lou Grant
as Patsy Reese
1977
Ben Casey
1961
The F.B.I.
as Billy Milton
1965
The F.B.I.
as Jumisino
1965
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
as Ralph
1964
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
as Reporter (uncredited)
1964
Behind the Camera
23 Credits
Columbo
Director
1971
Bonanza
Director
1959
Ironside
Director
1967
Hawaii Five-O
Director
1968
Starsky & Hutch
Director
1975
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Director
1969
The Name of the Game
Director
1968
Run for Your Life
Director
1965
McCloud
Director
1970
CHiPs
Director
1977
Felony Squad
Director
1966
The Streets of San Francisco
Director
1972