
Danny Goldring
Danny Goldring (May 31, 1946 – December 2, 2022) was an American actor recognized for his work in stage, television, and film. Born in Woodstock, Illinois, he was the son of a U.S. Navy officer and spent much of his childhood traveling with his family. After attending prep school in Maryland and serving in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during the Vietnam era, Goldring pursued acting, studying at the Goodman School of Drama in Chicago and performing in numerous stage productions. He began his screen career in 1976 and was often cast as authority figures such as detectives, motorcycle cops, and army officers due to his distinctive husky voice and commanding presence. Goldring appeared in many television series including "NYPD Blue," "Angel Street," "Turks," and "Boss," and films like "The Dark Knight," "The Fugitive," and "Vice Versa." He was also active in Chicago's theater scene, performing in plays including a David Mamet Festival. Goldring passed away from kidney failure in Chicago at the age of 76.
Known For
Credits
- 2019 · Captive State as Prison Guard
- 2017 · Cellar Door as Sheriff Jim Graham
- 2017 · When Jeff Tried to Save the World as El Diablo
- 2014 · Dig Two Graves as Proctor
- 2011 · Boss as Ryan Kavanaugh
- 2009 · Chicago Overcoat as Ralph Maloney
- 2009 · Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story as Professor Burket
- 2008 · The Dark Knight as Grumpy
- 2003 · Normal as Church Friend Pete
- 2001 · Star Trek: Enterprise as Nausicaan Captain
- 2001 · Star Trek: Enterprise as Alien Captain
- 2001 · Just Visiting as Bartender
- 2000 · The Invisible Man as SWRB Chief
- 1998 · Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror as Mr. O'Brien
- 1998 · Always Outnumbered as Parker
- 1997 · Night of the Lawyers as W. C. Cantrill
- 1997 · Bean as Security Buck
- 1997 · The Practice as Detective Chuck Driscoll
- 1996 · EZ Streets as
- 1996 · Early Edition as Attorney Tinsley
- 1996 · Early Edition as Mickey Mulfreed
- 1996 · Chain Reaction as Clancy Butler
- 1995 · Virtuosity as John Symes
- 1995 · Star Trek: Voyager as Alpha Hirogen / Nazi Commandant
- 1994 · ER as Tony Maddocks
- 1994 · Two Fathers: Justice for the Innocent as Wilder
- 1993 · NYPD Blue as Sgt. McNamara
- 1993 · Love Hurts as Mr. Kelso
- 1993 · The Fugitive as Head Illinois State Trooper
- 1993 · In the Company of Darkness as Timmy's Father
- 1993 · Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Legate Kell
- 1993 · Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Chief Burke
- 1992 · The Babe as Bill Carrigan
- 1990 · Wings as Agent Douglas
- 1989 · The Package as Undercover Bum
- 1988 · Above the Law as Zagon's Aide
- 1986 · Crime Story as Homicide Detective
- 1986 · Crime Story: Pilot as Homicide Detective
- 1986 · Matlock as Mo
- 1984 · Hunter as Disposal Worker
- 1980 · Texas as Hank
- 1976 · The Million Dollar Rip-Off as