Danny Goldring
Known For
Acting
Born
1946-05-31 in Woodstock, Illinois, USA
Died
2022-12-02
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.
Most Known For
Star Trek: Voyager
as Alpha Hirogen / Nazi Commandant
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Legate Kell
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Chief Burke
ER
as Tony Maddocks
Star Trek: Enterprise
as Nausicaan Captain
Star Trek: Enterprise
as Alien Captain
The Dark Knight
as Grumpy
The Practice
as Detective Chuck Driscoll
NYPD Blue
as Sgt. McNamara
Matlock
as Mo
Hunter
as Disposal Worker
Wings
as Agent Douglas
Early Edition
as Attorney Tinsley
Early Edition
as Mickey Mulfreed
Crime Story
as Homicide Detective
The Fugitive
as Head Illinois State Trooper
Boss
as Ryan Kavanaugh
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
as Professor Burket
Above the Law
as Zagon's Aide
The Invisible Man
as SWRB Chief