Danny Goldring

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Known For

Acting

Born

1946-05-31

Place of Birth

Woodstock, Illinois, USA

Danny Goldring

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.

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Acting History

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
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
Angel Street as Detective Delaney
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