
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.
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Credits
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Captive State 2019Prison Guard★ 5.7
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Cellar Door 2017Sheriff Jim Graham★ NR
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El Diablo★ 4
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Dig Two Graves 2014Proctor★ 5.6
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Boss 2011Ryan Kavanaugh★ 7.2
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Chicago Overcoat 2009Ralph Maloney★ 5.4
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Professor Burket★ 7.8
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The Dark Knight 2008Grumpy★ 8.5
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Normal 2003Church Friend Pete★ 6.8
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Nausicaan Captain★ 7.6
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Just Visiting 2001Bartender★ 4.7
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The Invisible Man 2000SWRB Chief★ 7
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Mr. O'Brien★ 4
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Always Outnumbered 1998Parker★ 6.4
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Night of the Lawyers 1997W. C. Cantrill★ 10
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Bean 1997Security Buck★ 6.5
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The Practice 1997Detective Chuck Driscoll★ 7.7
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EZ Streets 1996★ 6.4
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Early Edition 1996Attorney Tinsley★ 7.3
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Chain Reaction 1996Clancy Butler★ 5.8
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Virtuosity 1995John Symes★ 5.5
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Star Trek: Voyager 1995Alpha Hirogen / Nazi Commandant★ 7.8
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ER 1994Tony Maddocks★ 7.8
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Wilder★ 6
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NYPD Blue 1993Sgt. McNamara★ 7
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Love Hurts 1993Mr. Kelso★ NR
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The Fugitive 1993Head Illinois State Trooper★ 7.5
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Timmy's Father★ 6.6
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Legate Kell★ 7.9
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The Babe 1992Bill Carrigan★ 5.7
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Wings 1990Agent Douglas★ 6.8
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The Package 1989Undercover Bum★ 6.1
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Above the Law 1988Zagon's Aide★ 6.1
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Crime Story 1986Homicide Detective★ 8
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Crime Story: Pilot 1986Homicide Detective★ 6.8
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Matlock 1986Mo★ 7.1
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Hunter 1984Disposal Worker★ 7.1
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Texas 1980Hank★ 5.7
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