Nicholas Colasanto

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.

Cast

For Whom the Bell Tolls

Eladio

Raging Bull

Tommy Como

Family Plot

Victor Constantine

Mad Bull

Duke Sallow

Toma

Prolaci

Deadlock

Charlie Atkins

The Counterfeit Killer

Plainclothesman

The Haircut

Bobby Russo (Barber)

Ironside

Mr. Matling (uncredited)

Fame Is the Name of the Game

Detective

The Return of the World's Greatest Detective

Lieutenant Nick Tinker

Fat City

Ruben

The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery

Bert

Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob

Jimmy Bibo