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.
Known For
ER
The Dark Knight
Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
NYPD Blue
The Practice
Star Trek: Enterprise
All Movies (25)
- Captive State2019 · as Prison Guard
- Cellar Door2017 · as Sheriff Jim Graham
- When Jeff Tried to Save the World2017 · as El Diablo
- Dig Two Graves2014 · as Proctor
- Chicago Overcoat2009 · as Ralph Maloney
- Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story2009 · as Professor Burket
- The Dark Knight2008 · as Grumpy
- Normal2003 · as Church Friend Pete
- Just Visiting2001 · as Bartender
- Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror1998 · as Mr. O'Brien
- Always Outnumbered1998 · as Parker
- Night of the Lawyers1997 · as W. C. Cantrill
- Bean1997 · as Security Buck
- Chain Reaction1996 · as Clancy Butler
- Virtuosity1995 · as John Symes
- Two Fathers: Justice for the Innocent1994 · as Wilder
- Love Hurts1993 · as Mr. Kelso
- The Fugitive1993 · as Head Illinois State Trooper
- In the Company of Darkness1993 · as Timmy's Father
- The Babe1992 · as Bill Carrigan
- Johnny Ryan1990 · as Ben Dougherty
- The Package1989 · as Undercover Bum
- Above the Law1988 · as Zagon's Aide
- Crime Story: Pilot1986 · as Homicide Detective
- The Million Dollar Rip-Off1976
All TV Shows (19)
- Boss2011 · as Ryan Kavanaugh
- Star Trek: Enterprise2001 · as Nausicaan Captain
- Star Trek: Enterprise2001 · as Alien Captain
- The Invisible Man2000 · as SWRB Chief
- The Practice1997 · as Detective Chuck Driscoll
- EZ Streets1996
- Early Edition1996 · as Attorney Tinsley
- Early Edition1996 · as Mickey Mulfreed
- Star Trek: Voyager1995 · as Alpha Hirogen / Nazi Commandant
- ER1994 · as Tony Maddocks
- NYPD Blue1993 · as Sgt. McNamara
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine1993 · as Legate Kell
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine1993 · as Chief Burke
- Angel Street1992 · as Detective Delaney
- Wings1990 · as Agent Douglas
- Crime Story1986 · as Homicide Detective
- Matlock1986 · as Mo
- Hunter1984 · as Disposal Worker
- Texas1980 · as Hank