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