Back to peopleNicholas ColasantoKnown forActingBornJanuary 19, 1924DiedFebruary 12, 1985Place of birthProvidence, Rhode Island, USABiographyLife and careerNicholas 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.Filmography3 filmsAll3Acting3Raging Bull1980as Tommy ComoFamily Plot1976as Victor ConstantineFat City1972as Ruben
