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