Danny Goldring
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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
Credits
The Dark Knight (2008)
as Grumpy
The Fugitive (1993)
as Head Illinois State Trooper
Chain Reaction (1996)
as Clancy Butler
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009)
as Professor Burket
Captive State (2019)
as Prison Guard
Above the Law (1988)
as Zagon's Aide
Bean (1997)
as Security Buck
Just Visiting (2001)
as Bartender
Virtuosity (1995)
as John Symes
The Package (1989)
as Undercover Bum
Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror (1998)
as Mr. O'Brien
The Babe (1992)
as Bill Carrigan
In the Company of Darkness (1993)
as Timmy's Father
Excessive Force (1993)
as Lt. Landry
Normal (2003)
as Church Friend Pete
Johnny Ryan (1990)
as Ben Dougherty
Crime Story: Pilot (1986)
as Homicide Detective
When Jeff Tried to Save the World (2017)
as El Diablo
Two Fathers: Justice for the Innocent (1994)
as Wilder
The Million Dollar Rip-Off (1976)
Actor
Dig Two Graves (2014)
as Proctor
Chicago Overcoat (2009)
as Ralph Maloney
Night of the Lawyers (1997)
as W. C. Cantrill
Always Outnumbered (1998)
as Parker
Fools (2016)
as Harvey
Cellar Door (2017)
as Sheriff Jim Graham
Love Hurts (1993)
as Mr. Kelso