Danny Goldring
Acting
Born: 1946-05-31 in Woodstock, Illinois, USA
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
Star Trek: Voyager
Alpha Hirogen / Nazi Commandant
NYPD Blue
Sgt. McNamara
ER
Tony Maddocks
The Dark Knight
Grumpy
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Legate Kell
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Chief Burke
Star Trek: Enterprise
Nausicaan Captain
Star Trek: Enterprise
Alien Captain
Hunter
Disposal Worker
The Practice
Detective Chuck Driscoll
Wings
Agent Douglas
Matlock
Mo
Early Edition
Attorney Tinsley
Early Edition
Mickey Mulfreed
Boss
Ryan Kavanaugh
The Fugitive
Head Illinois State Trooper
Crime Story
Homicide Detective
The Invisible Man
SWRB Chief
Texas
Hank
Bean
Security Buck
Chain Reaction
Clancy Butler
Above the Law
Zagon's Aide
Captive State
Prison Guard
Virtuosity
John Symes
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
Professor Burket
The Package
Undercover Bum
Just Visiting
Bartender
Angel Street
Detective Delaney
Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror
Mr. O'Brien
The Babe
Bill Carrigan
EZ Streets
Chicago Overcoat
Ralph Maloney
Normal
Church Friend Pete
Dig Two Graves
Proctor
Johnny Ryan
Ben Dougherty
In the Company of Darkness
Timmy's Father
Crime Story: Pilot
Homicide Detective
Always Outnumbered
Parker
The Million Dollar Rip-Off
Two Fathers: Justice for the Innocent
Wilder