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.

Known for

The Haircut

1982 • Bobby Russo (Barber)

The Return of the World's Greatest Detective

1976 • Lieutenant Nick Tinker

Family Plot

1976 • Victor Constantine

The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery

Full filmography

The Haircut

1982 • Bobby Russo (Barber)

1980 • Tommy Como

1977 • Duke Sallow

The Return of the World's Greatest Detective

1976 • Lieutenant Nick Tinker

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Family Plot

1976 • Victor Constantine

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The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery

1975 • Bert

1973 • Prolaci

1972 • Ruben

Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob

1969 • Jimmy Bibo

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The Counterfeit Killer

1968 • Plainclothesman

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Deadlock

1967 • Charlie Atkins

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Ironside

1967 • Mr. Matling (uncredited)

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Fame Is the Name of the Game

1966 • Detective

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For Whom the Bell Tolls

1959 • Eladio

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