Danny Goldring

Acting

Danny Goldring

Born May 31, 1946Woodstock, Illinois, USA41 credits

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
2019Captive State
as Prison GuardMovie
Cellar Door
2017Cellar Door
as Sheriff Jim GrahamMovie
Dig Two Graves
2014Dig Two Graves
as ProctorMovie
Boss
2011Boss
as Ryan KavanaughTV
Chicago Overcoat
2009Chicago Overcoat
as Ralph MaloneyMovie
The Dark Knight
2008The Dark Knight
as GrumpyMovie
Normal
2003Normal
as Church Friend PeteMovie
Star Trek: Enterprise
2001Star Trek: Enterprise
as Nausicaan CaptainTV
Just Visiting
2001Just Visiting
as BartenderMovie
The Invisible Man
2000The Invisible Man
as SWRB ChiefTV
Night of the Lawyers
1997Night of the Lawyers
as W. C. CantrillMovie
Bean
1997Bean
as Security BuckMovie
The Practice
1997The Practice
as Detective Chuck DriscollTV
Early Edition
1996Early Edition
as Attorney TinsleyTV
Chain Reaction
1996Chain Reaction
as Clancy ButlerMovie
Virtuosity
1995Virtuosity
as John SymesMovie
Star Trek: Voyager
1995Star Trek: Voyager
as Alpha Hirogen / Nazi CommandantTV
ER
1994ER
as Tony MaddocksTV
NYPD Blue
1993NYPD Blue
as Sgt. McNamaraTV
L
1993Love Hurts
as Mr. KelsoMovie
The Fugitive
1993The Fugitive
as Head Illinois State TrooperMovie
In the Company of Darkness
1993In the Company of Darkness
as Timmy's FatherMovie
Angel Street
1992Angel Street
as Detective DelaneyTV
The Babe
1992The Babe
as Bill CarriganMovie
Johnny Ryan
1990Johnny Ryan
as Ben DoughertyMovie
Wings
1990Wings
as Agent DouglasTV
The Package
1989The Package
as Undercover BumMovie
Above the Law
1988Above the Law
as Zagon's AideMovie
Crime Story
1986Crime Story
as Homicide DetectiveTV
Crime Story: Pilot
1986Crime Story: Pilot
as Homicide DetectiveMovie
Hunter
1984Hunter
as Disposal WorkerTV
Texas
1980Texas
as HankTV