Danny Goldring
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.
Acting
Movie
The Dark Knight
as Grumpy
2008
Movie
The Fugitive
as Head Illinois State Trooper
1993
Movie
Bean
as Security Buck
1997
Movie
Captive State
as Prison Guard
2019
Movie
Chain Reaction
as Clancy Butler
1996
TV
Star Trek: Voyager
as Alpha Hirogen / Nazi Commandant
1995
TV
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Legate Kell
1993
TV
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Chief Burke
1993
TV
Star Trek: Enterprise
as Nausicaan Captain
2001
TV
Star Trek: Enterprise
as Alien Captain
2001
TV
ER
as Tony Maddocks
1994
Movie
Above the Law
as Zagon's Aide
1988
Movie
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
as Professor Burket
2009
Movie
Just Visiting
as Bartender
2001
Movie
Virtuosity
as John Symes
1995
Movie
The Package
as Undercover Bum
1989
Movie
Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror
as Mr. O'Brien
1998
TV
NYPD Blue
as Sgt. McNamara
1993
Movie
The Babe
as Bill Carrigan
1992
TV
Early Edition
as Attorney Tinsley
1996
TV
Early Edition
as Mickey Mulfreed
1996
TV
Wings
as Agent Douglas
1990
TV
Boss
as Ryan Kavanaugh
2011
TV
Matlock
as Mo
1986