Danny Goldring

Birthday: 1946-05-31
Deathday: 2022-12-02
Birthplace: Woodstock, Illinois, USA
Gender: Male
Owned By: Unowned

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.

Credits

Year Title Character
2019-03-15 Captive State Prison Guard
2017-10-30 Cellar Door Sheriff Jim Graham
2017-04-30 When Jeff Tried to Save the World El Diablo
2014-10-17 Dig Two Graves Proctor
2009-10-10 Chicago Overcoat Ralph Maloney
2009-02-07 Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story Professor Burket
2008-07-16 The Dark Knight Grumpy
2003-01-21 Normal Church Friend Pete
2001-04-06 Just Visiting Bartender
1998-06-21 Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror Mr. O'Brien
1998-03-21 Always Outnumbered Parker
1997-10-30 Night of the Lawyers W. C. Cantrill
1997-07-03 Bean Security Buck
1996-08-02 Chain Reaction Clancy Butler
1995-08-04 Virtuosity John Symes
1994-01-14 Two Fathers: Justice for the Innocent Wilder
1993-09-16 Love Hurts Mr. Kelso
1993-08-06 The Fugitive Head Illinois State Trooper
1993-01-05 In the Company of Darkness Timmy's Father
1992-04-17 The Babe Bill Carrigan
1990-07-29 Johnny Ryan Ben Dougherty
1989-08-25 The Package Undercover Bum
1988-04-08 Above the Law Zagon's Aide
1986-09-18 Crime Story: Pilot Homicide Detective
1976-09-22 The Million Dollar Rip-Off