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Aliases: Dan Goldring
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Woodstock, Illinois, USA
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Movie Involvements: 16
TV Involvements: 8
Most Famous Work
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 Famous Work
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
(1993) Chief BurkeStar Trek: Voyager
(1995) Alpha Hirogen / Nazi CommandantThe Dark Knight
(2008) GrumpyStar Trek: Enterprise
(2001) Alien CaptainHunter
(1984) Disposal WorkerER
(1994) Tony MaddocksThe Fugitive
(1993) Head Illinois State TrooperGifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
(2009) Professor BurketActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Prison Guard | |
| 2017 | Sheriff Jim Graham | |
| El Diablo | ||
| 2014 | Proctor | |
| 2009 | Ralph Maloney | |
| Professor Burket | ||
| 2008 | Grumpy | |
| 2003 | Church Friend Pete | |
| 2001 | Nausicaan Captain | |
| Alien Captain | ||
| 1998 | Mr. O'Brien | |
| Parker | ||
| 1997 | W. C. Cantrill | |
| Security Buck | ||
| 1996 | N/A | |
| Clancy Butler | ||
| 1995 | Alpha Hirogen / Nazi Commandant | |
| 1994 | Tony Maddocks | |
| Wilder | ||
| 1993 | Head Illinois State Trooper | |
| Timmy's Father | ||
| Legate Kell | ||
| Chief Burke | ||
| 1992 | Bill Carrigan | |
| 1989 | Undercover Bum | |
| 1988 | Zagon's Aide | |
| 1986 | Homicide Detective | |
| 1984 | Disposal Worker | |
| 1976 | N/A | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |