Person

Nicholas Colasanto

Acting · 1924–1985 · Providence, Rhode Island, USA

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.

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  The Fugitive

  Matt

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  Columbo

  Director

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  Bonanza

  Director

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  Cheers

  Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso

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  Ironside

  Mike Sellino

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  Hawaii Five-O

  Director

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  Mannix

  Mac Wagner

• Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

  Bernheim

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  Mission: Impossible

  Jimmy Bibo

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  The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

  Work Partner

• 1982CheersErnie 'Coach' Pantusso
• 1982The HaircutBobby Russo (Barber)
• 1981Fitz and BonesDirector
• 1980Raging BullTommy Como
• 1980The ContenderDirector
• 1979The Misadventures of Sheriff LoboDirector
• 1977Mad BullDuke Sallow
• 1977Lou GrantPatsy Reese
• 1977CHiPsDirector
• 1976The Return of the World's Greatest DetectiveLieutenant Nick Tinker
• 1976Family PlotVictor Constantine
• 1975Starsky & HutchDirector
• 1975The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper MysteryBert
• 1975S.W.A.T.Director
• 1975Baretta
• 1973KojakVictor Marchette
• 1973ShaftDirector
• 1973Toma
• 1973TomaProlaci
• 1972The Streets of San FranciscoJoe Patruro
• 1972SearchDirector
• 1972Hec RamseyDirector
• 1972Fat CityRuben
• 1971Monty NashDirector
• 1971ColumboDirector
• 1971Alias Smith and JonesDirector
• 1970McCloudDirector
• 1969Marcus Welby, M.D.Director
• 1969Mission: Impossible vs. the MobJimmy Bibo
• 1968Hawaii Five-ODirector
• 1968The Name of the GameDirector
• 1968The Counterfeit KillerPlainclothesman
• 1967MannixMac Wagner
• 1967Garrison's GorillasDirector
• 1967DeadlockCharlie Atkins
• 1967IronsideMr. Matling (uncredited)
• 1967IronsideMike Sellino
• 1966Fame Is the Name of the GameDetective
• 1966Mission: ImpossibleJimmy Bibo
• 1966Felony SquadDirector
• 1965The F.B.I.Billy Milton
• 1965Run for Your LifeBenno Capalupo
• 1964The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Ralph
• 1964Voyage to the Bottom of the SeaReporter (uncredited)
• 1963Kraft Suspense Theatre1st Military Policeman
• 1963Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreBernheim
• 1963My Favorite MartianOrville
• 1963The FugitiveMatt
• 1963Arrest and TrialArmando Martinez
• 1962The Alfred Hitchcock HourWork Partner
• 1961Ben Casey
• 1961Car 54, Where Are You?Marty (uncredited)
• 1959BonanzaDirector
• 1959For Whom the Bell TollsEladio
• 1956Playhouse 90Eladio