Nicholas Colasanto
Birth Name:
Nicholas Colasanto
Birth Place:
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Profession
Actor, Director, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 1985, he was posthumously awarded the Q Award for his work on "Cheers․"
- Was honored by his alma mater Bryant University when the school dedicated a common room of Bryant Center to him
- While serving in the U․S․ Navy during World War II, he was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Honorable Service Lapel Button
- Became interested in acting after witnessing Henry Fonda perform in a Broadway play
- Quit his job as an accountant for a company in Saudi Arabia in order to enroll in the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
- Possessed the ability to communicate in Italian fluently
- Worked construction jobs in order to earn money for college tuition
Awards
- 1983Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series:Nominated
- 1984Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1985Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1985Q Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series:Winner