Nicholas Colasanto
Actor

Nicholas Colasanto

Nicholas Colasanto is credited on 3 movies and 16 TV shows, best known by TMDB votes for Raging Bull, Cheers and Family Plot.

Born January 19, 1924 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA; died February 12, 1985.

Filmography · 19 titles

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About 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.

Biography from TMDB, written by its community.

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