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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. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.
Nicholas Colasanto, the actor and television director who achieved his greatest success as "Coach" on the TV series Cheers (1982) at the end of his career, was born January 19, 1924 in Providence, Rhode Island, one of seven children.
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Nicholas Colasanto, the actor and television director who achieved his greatest success as "Coach" on the TV series Cheers (1982) at the end of his career, was born January 19, 1924 in Providence, Rhode Island, one of seven children.
- January 19, 1924
- February 12, 1985
Mar 9, 2024 · Coach Ernie Pantusso (Nicholas Colasanto) was a big part of Cheers' heart in its early seasons before his deteriorating health forced him to leave the series.
Ernie Pantusso (or Pantuso), commonly known as "Coach", is a fictional character on the American television show Cheers, portrayed by Nicholas Colasanto between 1982 and 1985. Coach is Sam Malone 's former baseball coach, who becomes a bartender at Cheers under Sam's ownership.
Nicholas Colasanto was an American actor and TV director, best remembered for portraying "Coach" Ernie Pantusso in the American sitcom ‘Cheers.’ He served the United States Navy as a coxswain and was a decorated veteran of the Second World War.
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Feb 11, 1994 · Remembering Nicholas Colasanto as Coach on 'Cheers'. Nine years ago, everybody who knew his name mourned the man behind the bar at 'Cheers'. He was the most lovable TV father figure since Mary...
