
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Bean
as Security Buck
1997

Always Outnumbered
as Parker
1998

Chicago Overcoat
as Ralph Maloney
2009

Normal
as Church Friend Pete
2003

Night of the Lawyers
as W. C. Cantrill
1997

Above the Law
as Zagon's Aide
1988

Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror
as Mr. O'Brien
1998

The Dark Knight
as Grumpy
2008

In the Company of Darkness
as Timmy's Father
1993

Two Fathers: Justice for the Innocent
as Wilder
1994

Chain Reaction
as Clancy Butler
1996

Just Visiting
as Bartender
2001

The Fugitive
as Head Illinois State Trooper
1993

Virtuosity
as John Symes
1995

Dig Two Graves
as Proctor
2014

When Jeff Tried to Save the World
as El Diablo
2017

The Package
as Undercover Bum
1989

The Babe
as Bill Carrigan
1992

Cellar Door
as Sheriff Jim Graham
2017

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
as Professor Burket
2009
TV Appearances

Star Trek: Enterprise
as Nausicaan Captain
2001

Star Trek: Enterprise
as Alien Captain
2001

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Legate Kell
1993

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Chief Burke
1993

Crime Story
as Homicide Detective
1986

The Practice
as Detective Chuck Driscoll
1997

The Invisible Man
as SWRB Chief
2000

NYPD Blue
as Sgt. McNamara
1993

Matlock
as Mo
1986

Wings
as Agent Douglas
1990

Texas
as Hank
1980

Hunter
as Disposal Worker
1984