Nicholas Colasanto
TV Actor
He played the role of Coach Ernie Pantusso on the their Boston based sitcom, Cheers. His last major role was in Martin Scorsese's masterpiece, Raging Bull.
He became a decorated war veteran due to his efforts in World War II.
He was a recovering alcoholic.
He married and divorced Charlene Jennings in 1972.
He starred on the hit TV sitcom, Cheers along with Shelley Long.