Acting · Woodstock, Illinois, USA · Born May 31, 1946
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.
MovieCaptive State
2019
as Prison Guard
MovieCellar Door
2017
as Sheriff Jim Graham
MovieWhen Jeff Tried to Save the World
2017
as El Diablo
MovieFools
2016
as Harvey
MovieDig Two Graves
2014
as Proctor
TVBoss
2011
as Ryan Kavanaugh
MovieChicago Overcoat
2009
as Ralph Maloney
MovieGifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
2009
as Professor Burket
MovieThe Dark Knight
2008
as Grumpy
MovieNormal
2003
as Church Friend Pete
TVStar Trek: Enterprise
2001
as Nausicaan Captain
MovieJust Visiting
2001
as Bartender
TVThe Invisible Man
2000
as SWRB Chief
MovieChildren of the Corn V: Fields of Terror
1998
as Mr. O'Brien
MovieAlways Outnumbered
1998
as Parker
MovieNight of the Lawyers
1997
as W. C. Cantrill
MovieBean
1997
as Security Buck
TVThe Practice
1997
as Detective Chuck Driscoll
TVEZ Streets
1996
TVEarly Edition
1996
as Attorney Tinsley
MovieChain Reaction
1996
as Clancy Butler
MovieVirtuosity
1995
as John Symes
TVStar Trek: Voyager
1995
as Alpha Hirogen / Nazi Commandant
TVER
1994
as Tony Maddocks
MovieTwo Fathers: Justice for the Innocent
1994
as Wilder
TVNYPD Blue
1993
as Sgt. McNamara
Love Hurts
1993
as Mr. Kelso
MovieThe Fugitive
1993
as Head Illinois State Trooper
MovieIn the Company of Darkness
1993
as Timmy's Father
TVStar Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
as Legate Kell
TVAngel Street
1992
as Detective Delaney
MovieThe Babe
1992
as Bill Carrigan
MovieJohnny Ryan
1990
as Ben Dougherty
TVWings
1990
as Agent Douglas
MovieThe Package
1989
as Undercover Bum
MovieAbove the Law
1988
as Zagon's Aide
TVCrime Story
1986
as Homicide Detective
MovieCrime Story: Pilot
1986
as Homicide Detective
TVMatlock
1986
as Mo
TVHunter
1984
as Disposal Worker
TVTexas
1980
as Hank
MovieThe Million Dollar Rip-Off
1976
