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Danny Goldring
Woodstock, Illinois, USA
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…
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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.
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2019
Captive State
Movie Prison Guard
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2017
Cellar Door
Movie Sheriff Jim Graham
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2017
When Jeff Tried to Save the World
Movie El Diablo
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2016
Fools
Movie Harvey
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2014
Dig Two Graves
Movie Proctor
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2011
Boss
TV show Ryan Kavanaugh
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2009
Chicago Overcoat
Movie Ralph Maloney
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2009
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
Movie Professor Burket
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2008
The Dark Knight
Movie Grumpy
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2003
Normal
Movie Church Friend Pete
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2001
Star Trek: Enterprise
TV show Nausicaan Captain
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2001
Just Visiting
Movie Bartender
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2000
The Invisible Man
TV show SWRB Chief
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1998
Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror
Movie Mr. O'Brien
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1998
Always Outnumbered
Movie Parker
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1997
Night of the Lawyers
Movie W. C. Cantrill
More credits
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1997
Bean
Movie Security Buck
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1997
The Practice
TV show Detective Chuck Driscoll
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1996
EZ Streets
TV show
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1996
Early Edition
TV show Attorney Tinsley
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1996
Chain Reaction
Movie Clancy Butler
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1995
Virtuosity
Movie John Symes
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1995
Star Trek: Voyager
TV show Alpha Hirogen / Nazi Commandant
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1994
ER
TV show Tony Maddocks
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1994
Two Fathers: Justice for the Innocent
Movie Wilder
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1993
NYPD Blue
TV show Sgt. McNamara
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1993
Love Hurts
Movie Mr. Kelso
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1993
The Fugitive
Movie Head Illinois State Trooper
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1993
In the Company of Darkness
Movie Timmy's Father
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1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV show Legate Kell
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1992
Angel Street
TV show Detective Delaney
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1992
The Babe
Movie Bill Carrigan
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1990
Johnny Ryan
Movie Ben Dougherty
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1990
Wings
TV show Agent Douglas
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1989
The Package
Movie Undercover Bum
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1988
Above the Law
Movie Zagon's Aide
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1986
Crime Story
TV show Homicide Detective
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1986
Crime Story: Pilot
Movie Homicide Detective
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1986
Matlock
TV show Mo
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1984
Hunter
TV show Disposal Worker
