Actor
Danny Goldring
May 31, 1946 · Woodstock, Illinois, USA
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.
Notable work
8.5The Dark Knight (2008)
as Grumpy
7.5The Fugitive (1993)
as Head Illinois State Trooper
6.5Bean (1997)
as Security Buck
5.7Captive State (2019)
as Prison Guard
5.8Chain Reaction (1996)
as Clancy Butler
7.8Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
as Alpha Hirogen / Nazi Commandant
7.9Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
as Legate Kell and as Chief Burke
7.5Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)
as Nausicaan Captain and as Alien Captain
7.8ER (1994)
as Tony Maddocks
6.1Above the Law (1988)
as Zagon's Aide
7.8Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009)
as Professor Burket
4.8Just Visiting (2001)
as Bartender
Often works with
Ron Dean
5 titles together
The Dark Knight, The Fugitive, Above the Law
Chelcie Ross
3 titles together
Chain Reaction, Above the Law, The Package
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Miguel Nino
3 titles together
The Fugitive, Above the Law, The Package
Morgan Freeman
2 titles together
The Dark Knight, Chain Reaction
Tommy Lee Jones
2 titles together
The Fugitive, The Package
Joseph F. Kosala
2 titles together
The Fugitive, Above the Law
Full filmography · 41
Captive State
as Prison Guard
20195.7
Cellar Door
as Sheriff Jim Graham
2017
When Jeff Tried to Save the World
as El Diablo
2017
Fools
as Harvey
2016
Dig Two Graves
as Proctor
20145.6
Chicago Overcoat
as Ralph Maloney
20095.3
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
as Professor Burket
20097.8
The Dark Knight
as Grumpy
20088.5
Normal
as Church Friend Pete
20036.7
Just Visiting
as Bartender
20014.8
Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror
as Mr. O'Brien
19984.2
Always Outnumbered
as Parker
19986.4