Nicholas Colasanto
Known for
Careers this long are unusual: Nicholas Colasanto is an American actor with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. He also turns up in 'Cheers'. The first screen credit dates from 1959. The filmography runs to some 25 credits between film and television. Tommy Como in 'Raging Bull' is the role that outgrew the rest.
Nicholas Colasanto
7 Movies
18 Series
Careers this long are unusual: Nicholas Colasanto is an American actor with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. He also turns up in 'Cheers'. The first screen credit dates from 1959. The filmography runs to some 25 credits between film and television. Tommy Como in 'Raging Bull' is the role that outgrew the rest.
TV Shows
Plays Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso
Cheers
1982
Director
Plays George Karpantos
Run for Your Life
1965
Plays Eladio
Playhouse 90
1956
Plays 1st Military Policeman
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
Plays Billy Milton
The F.B.I.
1965
Director
Plays Joe Patruro
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Plays Victor Marchette
Kojak
1973
Plays Armando Martinez
Arrest and Trial
1963
Plays Jimmy Bibo
Mission: Impossible
1966
Director
Plays Mike Sellino
Ironside
1967
Plays Matt
The Fugitive
1963
Plays Mac Wagner
Mannix
1967
Plays Ralph
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964
Plays Orville
My Favorite Martian
1963
Plays Patsy Reese
Lou Grant
1977
Plays Work Partner
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
Latest Trailers
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Raging Bull
Full Filmography
Cheers
Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso · 69 episodes
1982–
TV
Raging Bull
Tommy Como
1980
Film
Mad Bull
Duke Sallow
1977
Film
Lou Grant
Patsy Reese · 1 episode
1977–
TV
Family Plot
Victor Constantine
1976
Film
The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery
Bert
1975
Film
The Streets of San Francisco
Joe Patruro · 1 episode
1972–1973
TV
Kojak
Victor Marchette · 1 episode
1973
TV
Fat City
Ruben
1972
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nicholas Colasanto still alive?
Nicholas Colasanto passed away on February 12, 1985 at age 61.
What are the most famous roles of Nicholas Colasanto?
Nicholas Colasanto is best known for roles in Raging Bull, Family Plot, Fat City.
How many movies has Nicholas Colasanto been in?
Over a 26-year career (since 1959), Nicholas Colasanto has appeared in 7 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Nicholas Colasanto's first movie?
The career of Nicholas Colasanto began with For Whom the Bell Tolls (1959).
What is Nicholas Colasanto's most recent movie or series?
Nicholas Colasanto's most recent release is Cheers, which premiered on September 30, 1982.
What TV shows has Nicholas Colasanto appeared in?
On television, Nicholas Colasanto has appeared in Cheers, Mission: Impossible, Kojak, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.
Nicholas Colasanto
1924-01-19 · Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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.