Personal info
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 5/31/1946
- Birthplace
- Woodstock, Illinois, USA
- Died
- 12/2/2022 (aged 76)
- Gender
- Male
- Also known as
- Dan Goldring
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.
12 titles

The Dark Knight
2008
Grumpy

The Fugitive
1993
Head Illinois State Trooper

Bean
1997
Security Buck

Captive State
2019
Prison Guard

Chain Reaction
1996
Clancy Butler

Star Trek: Voyager
1995TV
Alpha Hirogen / Nazi Commandant

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993TV
Legate Kell, Chief Burke

Star Trek: Enterprise
2001TV
Nausicaan Captain, Alien Captain

ER
1994TV
Tony Maddocks

Above the Law
1988
Zagon's Aide

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
2009
Professor Burket

Just Visiting
2001
Bartender


