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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.
Nicholas Colasanto was a versatile actor and TV 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 Ernie "Coach" Pantusso on Cheers, for which he received three Emmy nominations.
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- Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- 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 · Nicholas Colasanto played Coach, the lovable and wise bartender on Cheers, until his heart failure in 1985. Learn how the show dealt with his absence and introduced Woody Harrelson as his replacement.
Nicholas Colasanto was a versatile actor who played dumb with warmth and dignity as Coach on Cheers. He also starred in Broadway plays, directed TV shows, and overcame alcoholism before dying of a heart attack in 1985.
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.
Feb 14, 1985 · The actor Nick Colasanto, who portrayed the lovable bartender Coach on the NBC comedy series ''Cheers,'' died Tuesday of a heart attack at his home, a network spokesman said. He was 61.
