Danny Goldring
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 31, 1946
- Died
- December 2, 2022 (aged 76)
- Birthplace
- Woodstock, Illinois, USA
Biography
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
Filmography
Captive State
Movie · as Prison Guard
When Jeff Tried to Save the World
Movie · as El Diablo
Cellar Door
Movie · as Sheriff Jim Graham
Fools
Movie · as Harvey
Dig Two Graves
Movie · as Proctor
Boss
TV · as Ryan Kavanaugh · 8 eps
Chicago Overcoat
Movie · as Ralph Maloney
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
Movie · as Professor Burket
The Dark Knight
Movie · as Grumpy
Normal
Movie · as Church Friend Pete
Just Visiting
Movie · as Bartender
Star Trek: Enterprise
TV · as Nausicaan Captain, Alien Captain · 1 ep
The Invisible Man
TV · as SWRB Chief · 2 eps
Always Outnumbered
Movie · as Parker
Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror
Movie · as Mr. O'Brien
Bean
Movie · as Security Buck
Night of the Lawyers
Movie · as W. C. Cantrill
The Practice
TV · as Detective Chuck Driscoll · 1 ep
Chain Reaction
Movie · as Clancy Butler
EZ Streets
TV · 1 ep
Early Edition
TV · as Attorney Tinsley, Mickey Mulfreed · 1 ep
Virtuosity
Movie · as John Symes
Star Trek: Voyager
TV · as Alpha Hirogen / Nazi Commandant · 2 eps
Two Fathers: Justice for the Innocent
Movie · as Wilder
ER
TV · as Tony Maddocks · 1 ep
In the Company of Darkness
Movie · as Timmy's Father
The Fugitive
Movie · as Head Illinois State Trooper
Love Hurts
Movie · as Mr. Kelso
Excessive Force
Movie · as Lt. Landry
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV · as Legate Kell, Chief Burke · 1 ep
NYPD Blue
TV · as Sgt. McNamara · 2 eps
The Babe
Movie · as Bill Carrigan
Angel Street
TV · as Detective Delaney · 3 eps
Johnny Ryan
Movie · as Ben Dougherty
Wings
TV · as Agent Douglas · 1 ep
The Package
Movie · as Undercover Bum
Above the Law
Movie · as Zagon's Aide
Crime Story: Pilot
Movie · as Homicide Detective
Crime Story
TV · as Homicide Detective · 3 eps
Matlock
TV · as Mo · 1 ep
Hunter
TV · as Disposal Worker · 1 ep
Texas
TV · as Hank · 2 eps
The Million Dollar Rip-Off
Movie