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.
Movies 27
The Dark Knight
as Grumpy
2008
The Fugitive
as Head Illinois State Trooper
1993
Bean
as Security Buck
1997
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
as Professor Burket
2009
Above the Law
as Zagon's Aide
1988
Virtuosity
as John Symes
1995
Chain Reaction
as Clancy Butler
1996
Captive State
as Prison Guard
2019
Just Visiting
as Bartender
2001
Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror
as Mr. O'Brien
1998
The Babe
as Bill Carrigan
1992
The Package
as Undercover Bum
1989
Normal
as Church Friend Pete
2003
Two Fathers: Justice for the Innocent
as Wilder
1994
Johnny Ryan
as Ben Dougherty
1990
Chicago Overcoat
as Ralph Maloney
2009
Excessive Force
as Lt. Landry
1993
When Jeff Tried to Save the World
as El Diablo
2017
In the Company of Darkness
as Timmy's Father
1993
Crime Story: Pilot
as Homicide Detective
1986
Night of the Lawyers
as W. C. Cantrill
1997
Always Outnumbered
as Parker
1998
The Million Dollar Rip-Off
1976
Dig Two Graves
as Proctor
2014
Fools
as Harvey
2016
Cellar Door
as Sheriff Jim Graham
2017
Love Hurts
as Mr. Kelso
1993TV Shows 19
ER
as Tony Maddocks
1994
Star Trek: Voyager
as Alpha Hirogen / Nazi Commandant
1995
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Legate Kell
1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Chief Burke
1993
NYPD Blue
as Sgt. McNamara
1993
The Practice
as Detective Chuck Driscoll
1997
Star Trek: Enterprise
as Nausicaan Captain
2001
Star Trek: Enterprise
as Alien Captain
2001
Wings
as Agent Douglas
1990
Matlock
as Mo
1986
Early Edition
as Attorney Tinsley
1996
Early Edition
as Mickey Mulfreed
1996
Hunter
as Disposal Worker
1984
Texas
as Hank
1980
Crime Story
as Homicide Detective
1986
The Invisible Man
as SWRB Chief
2000
Boss
as Ryan Kavanaugh
2011
EZ Streets
1996
Angel Street
as Detective Delaney
1992