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Nicholas Colasanto
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Nicholas Colasanto | |
Birth name | Nicola Colasanto |
Born | January 19, 1924 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA |
Died | February 12, 1985 in Studio City, California, USA from a heart ailment |
Sometimes credited as | Nick Colasanto |
Notable Roles | Ernie "Coach" Pantusso in Cheers |
Notable Episodes | |
Awards | 1 Viewers for Quality Television Award, USA |
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Nicholas Colasanto was an American actor and director.
Contents |
Biography
Roles
Starring Roles
Series | Role | Year(s) | Season(s) | ||
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Cheers | Ernie Pantusso | 1982–1985 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Guest Starring Roles
Series | Role | Episode | Airdate |
---|---|---|---|
Ben Casey | Ambulance Attendant | 4x06 - For Jimmy, the Best of Everything | October 19, 1964 |
Run for Your Life | Benno Capalupo | 1x22 - Who's Watching the Fleshpot? | March 7, 1966 |
The Fugitive | Matt | 4x09 - Approach with Care | November 15, 1966 |
The F.B.I. | Billy Milton | 2x12 - The Camel's Nose | December 11, 1966 |
Run for Your Life | Kerpantos | 2x16 - Flight from Tirana (1) | January 9, 1967 |
Run for Your Life | Kerpantos | 2x17 - A Rage for Justice (2) | January 16, 1967 |
Run for Your Life | Jake Wexler | 3x04 - The Frozen Image | October 4, 1967 |
Mission: Impossible (credited as Nick Colasanto) |
Jimmy Bibo | 2x11 - The Council (1) | November 19, 1967 |
Ironside | Mike Sellino | 1x20 - The Challenge | February 8, 1968 |
Mannix | Mac Wagner | 2x04 - To the Swiftest, Death | October 19, 1968 |
The F.B.I. | Jumisino | 7x13 - Bitter Harbor | December 12, 1971 |
The Streets of San Francisco | Joe Petruro | 1x14 - Deathwatch | January 13, 1973 |
Baretta (credited as Nick Colasanto) |
Danelle | 1x11 - The Secret of Terry Lake | April 16, 1975 |
Lou Grant | Patsy Reese | 2x04 - Mob | October 23, 1978 |
Specials and Made-for-TV Movies
Talk, News and Game Show Appearances
Director
Episode Director
Memorable Moments
Awards and Accolades
Primetime Emmy Awards
- Nominated: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (1983, 1984, 1985)