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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 was a versatile actor and director who appeared in films like Raging Bull and Fat City, and TV shows like Columbo and Starsky and Hutch. He is best known for his role as Coach on Cheers, which earned him three Emmy nominations and a tribute from Ted Danson.
- January 1, 1
- Providence, Rhode Island, USA
- January 1, 1
- Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nicholas Colasanto was an actor and TV director who played "Coach" on Cheers (1982). He also appeared in Fat City, Raging Bull and other films and shows. He died in 1985 from a heart ailment.
- 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.
Nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Emmy three years in a row (he never won), Colasanto was back on track until a recurring & heart illness began to take its toll.
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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Nicholas « Nick » Colasanto, né le 19 janvier 1924 à Providence (Rhode Island) et mort le 12 février 1985 à Los Angeles (quartier de Studio City, Californie), est un acteur et réalisateur américain.
