Complex sentence: Nicholas Colasanto (January 19,1924-February 12,1985) was an American actor and television director, known primarily for his role as Coach Ernie Pantusso on the sitcom "Cheers".
Split into simpler sentences: Nicholas Colasanto (January 19,1924-February 12,1985) was an American actor and television director. He was known primarily for his role as Coach Ernie Pantusso on the sitcom "Cheers".