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.
Filmography
Captive State
as Prison Guard
Captive State
as Prison Guard
Cellar Door
as Sheriff Jim Graham
Cellar Door
as Sheriff Jim Graham
When Jeff Tried to Save the World
as El Diablo
When Jeff Tried to Save the World
as El Diablo
Fools
as Harvey
Fools
as Harvey
Dig Two Graves
as Proctor
Dig Two Graves
as Proctor
Chicago Overcoat
as Ralph Maloney
Chicago Overcoat
as Ralph Maloney
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
as Professor Burket
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
as Professor Burket
The Dark Knight
as Grumpy
The Dark Knight
as Grumpy
Normal
as Church Friend Pete
Normal
as Church Friend Pete
Just Visiting
as Bartender
Just Visiting
as Bartender
Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror
as Mr. O'Brien
Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror
as Mr. O'Brien
Always Outnumbered
as Parker
Always Outnumbered
as Parker
Night of the Lawyers
as W. C. Cantrill
Night of the Lawyers
as W. C. Cantrill
Bean
as Security Buck
Bean
as Security Buck
Chain Reaction
as Clancy Butler
Chain Reaction
as Clancy Butler
Virtuosity
as John Symes
Virtuosity
as John Symes
Two Fathers: Justice for the Innocent
as Wilder
Two Fathers: Justice for the Innocent
as Wilder
The Fugitive
as Head Illinois State Trooper
The Fugitive
as Head Illinois State Trooper
In the Company of Darkness
as Timmy's Father
In the Company of Darkness
as Timmy's Father
The Babe
as Bill Carrigan
The Babe
as Bill Carrigan
Johnny Ryan
as Ben Dougherty
Johnny Ryan
as Ben Dougherty
Crime Story: Pilot
as Homicide Detective
Crime Story: Pilot
as Homicide Detective
The Million Dollar Rip-Off
The Million Dollar Rip-Off