Danny Goldring
Born: 1946-05-31 in Woodstock, Illinois, USA
Died: 2022-12-02
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2019
- Captive State as Prison Guard
2017
- Cellar Door as Sheriff Jim Graham
- When Jeff Tried to Save the World as El Diablo
2014
- Dig Two Graves as Proctor
2011
- Boss as Ryan Kavanaugh
2009
- Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story as Professor Burket
- Chicago Overcoat as Ralph Maloney
2008
- The Dark Knight as Grumpy
2003
- Normal as Church Friend Pete
2001
- Star Trek: Enterprise as Nausicaan Captain
- Just Visiting as Bartender
2000
- The Invisible Man as SWRB Chief
1998
- Always Outnumbered as Parker
- Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror as Mr. O'Brien
1997
- The Practice as Detective Chuck Driscoll
- Bean as Security Buck
- Night of the Lawyers as W. C. Cantrill
1996
- Early Edition as Attorney Tinsley
- Chain Reaction as Clancy Butler
- EZ Streets
1995
- Star Trek: Voyager as Alpha Hirogen / Nazi Commandant
- Virtuosity as John Symes
1994
- ER as Tony Maddocks
- Two Fathers: Justice for the Innocent as Wilder
1993
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Legate Kell
- NYPD Blue as Sgt. McNamara
- The Fugitive as Head Illinois State Trooper
- Love Hurts as Mr. Kelso
- In the Company of Darkness as Timmy's Father
1992
- Angel Street as Detective Delaney
- 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
- Matlock as Mo
- Crime Story as Homicide Detective
- Crime Story: Pilot as Homicide Detective
1984
- Hunter as Disposal Worker
1980
- Texas as Hank