Nicholas Colasanto



First NameNicholas
Last NameColasanto
Full Name at BirthNicholas Colasanto
Other NamesNicola Colasanto
Ernie (Coach) Pantusso
Nicky
Age61 (age at death)
Date of BirthJanuary 19, 1924
BirthplaceProvidence, RI
Date of DeathFebruary 12, 1985
Location of DeathStudio City, CA, USA
Cause of DeathHeart Ailment
BuildAverage
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorGrey
Star SignCapricorn
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
High SchoolProvidence Central High School, Providence, RI
UniversityBryant University
Occupation CategoryActor
Claim to FameCheers, Raging Bull

Nicholas Colasanto (January 19, 1924 - February 12, 1985) was an American actor and television director, known primarily for his role as Coach Ernie Pantusso on the sitcom Cheers. He also appeared in feature films which include Fat City, Family Plot, and Raging Bull.


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#33,134
to be the LucyWho "Star of the Day"


Filmography

Selected Nicholas Colasanto film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1982
The Haircut
Bobby Russo

1982
Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso

1980
Tommy Como

1976
Constantine

1973
Prolaci

1972
Ruben

1966
Fame Is the Name of the Game
Detective

1965
Cabbie 

1965
George Karpantos 

1965
Billy Milton 

1956
Eladio

Director Credits

1980
The Contender
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1979
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1975
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1975
McCoy
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1973
Shaft
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1971
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1968
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1966
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1959
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