| First Name | Nicholas |
| Last Name | Colasanto |
| Full Name at Birth | Nicholas Colasanto |
| Other Names | Nicola ColasantoErnie (Coach) PantussoNicky |
| Age | 61 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | January 19, 1924 |
| Birthplace | Providence, RI |
| Date of Death | February 12, 1985 |
| Location of Death | Studio City, CA, USA |
| Cause of Death | Heart Ailment |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Grey |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Providence Central High School, Providence, RI |
| University | Bryant University |
| Occupation Category | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | Cheers, 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.
Selected Nicholas Colasanto film and TV show credits: