Nicholas ColasantoActingJanuary 19, 1924— February 12, 1985(61 years old)Providence, Rhode Island, USAPopularity: 1IMDbBiographyNicholas 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.Also Known AsNick ColasantoKnown For7.6CheersErnie 'Coach' Pantusso6.8MannixMac Wagner7.3The FugitiveMatt6.9IronsideMike Sellino7.8The Alfred Hitchcock HourWork Partner7.6Mission: ImpossibleJimmy Bibo7.1Run for Your LifeBenno Capalupo7.3Lou GrantPatsy Reese6.5Baretta7.2KojakVictor Marchette5.9Ben Casey5.6The F.B.I.Billy MiltonPhotos of Nicholas ColasantoFilmographyMovies14TV Shows40AllCast14CrewBrowse All1980s7.9Raging BullTommy Como1970s8.0Mad BullDuke Sallow6.8Family PlotVictor Constantine9.0The Return of the World's Greatest DetectiveLieutenant Nick Tinker5.5The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper MysteryBert7.7TomaProlaci7.1Fat CityRuben1960s9.7Mission: Impossible vs. the MobJimmy Bibo8.0The Counterfeit KillerPlainclothesman6.0IronsideMr. Matling (uncredited)6.8Fame Is the Name of the GameDetective1950sFor Whom the Bell TollsEladio