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Ernie Pantusso (or Pantuso), commonly known as "Coach", is a fictional character on the American television show Cheers, portrayed by Nicholas Colasanto between 1982 and 1985. Coach is Sam Malone's former baseball coach, who becomes a bartender at Cheers under Sam's ownership.
Colasanto is best known for his role as Coach Ernie Pantusso, a character in the television sitcom Cheers. His early acting career included a theatrical play A Hatful of Rain (1956), starring Ben Gazzarra, and another role that earned him an Obie Award nomination in 1962.
Mar 9, 2024 · Coach Ernie Pantusso (Nicholas Colasanto) was a big part of Cheers' heart in its early seasons before his deteriorating health forced him to leave the series.
Ernie "Coach" Pantusso is one of the bartenders at Cheers for the first three seasons, portrayed by the late Nicholas Colasanto. Coach was a former baseball player and coach before he eventually started working for Sam at Cheers.
Aug 16, 2020 · Cheers' beloved baseball coach-turned-bartender Ernie "Coach" Pantusso was a fan-favorite character, so why was he replaced by Woody Boyd in season 4? Here's why the character was replaced and not recast.
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.
Ernie Pantusso, commonly known as "Coach", is a fictional character on the American television show Cheers, portrayed by Nicholas Colasanto between 1982 and 1985. Coach is Sam Malone's former baseball coach, who becomes a bartender at Cheers under Sam's ownership.
