Born in Providence, Rhode Island, USA — Jan 19 1924• Died Feb 12 1985

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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Matt

Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso

Directing

Directing

Jimmy Bibo

Work Partner

Mike Sellino

Mac Wagner

Directing

Directing

Directing

Billy Milton


Directing

1st Military Policeman

Victor Marchette

Directing


Patsy Reese

Reporter (uncredited)

Directing

Benno Capalupo

Joe Patruro

Directing

Ralph

Orville

Directing

Armando Martinez

Eladio

Directing

Directing

Directing

Directing

Tommy Como


Directing

Directing

Marty (uncredited)

Victor Constantine

Directing

Ruben

Directing

Mr. Matling (uncredited)

Duke Sallow

Prolaci

Directing
Charlie Atkins

Lieutenant Nick Tinker

Eladio

Plainclothesman

Jimmy Bibo

Detective
Bobby Russo (Barber)

Bert