Writer · Actor · Director
Nicholas Colasanto
January 19, 1924
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
February 12, 1985 at 61 years old
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.