Cast & creator
Danny Goldring
Best known for Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
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.
Also known as: Dan Goldring
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film credits
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television credits
46
1976–2019 · acting roles
6.7
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Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (46)
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Star Trek: Voyager
Alpha Hirogen / Nazi Commandant
1995
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Legate Kell
1993Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Chief Burke
1993
ER
Tony Maddocks
1994
The Practice
Detective Chuck Driscoll
1997
Star Trek: Enterprise
Nausicaan Captain
2001Star Trek: Enterprise
Alien Captain
2001
NYPD Blue
Sgt. McNamara
1993
Matlock
Mo
1986
Wings
Agent Douglas
1990
The Dark Knight
Grumpy
2008
Early Edition
Attorney Tinsley
1996Early Edition
Mickey Mulfreed
1996
Hunter
Disposal Worker
1984
Crime Story
Homicide Detective
1986
Boss
Ryan Kavanaugh
2011
The Fugitive
Head Illinois State Trooper
1993
Texas
Hank
1980
The Invisible Man
SWRB Chief
2000
Chain Reaction
Clancy Butler
1996
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
Professor Burket
2009
Captive State
Prison Guard
2019
EZ Streets
1996
Bean
Security Buck
1997
Above the Law
Zagon's Aide
1988
Just Visiting
Bartender
2001
Angel Street
Detective Delaney
1992
The Package
Undercover Bum
1989
Virtuosity
John Symes
1995
Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror
Mr. O'Brien
1998
The Babe
Bill Carrigan
1992
Crime Story: Pilot
Homicide Detective
1986
Johnny Ryan
Ben Dougherty
1990
Normal
Church Friend Pete
2003
In the Company of Darkness
Timmy's Father
1993
Two Fathers: Justice for the Innocent
Wilder
1994
Excessive Force
Lt. Landry
1993
Chicago Overcoat
Ralph Maloney
2009
When Jeff Tried to Save the World
El Diablo
2017
The Million Dollar Rip-Off
1976
Always Outnumbered
Parker
1998
Night of the Lawyers
W. C. Cantrill
1997
Dig Two Graves
Proctor
2014
Fools
Harvey
2016
Cellar Door
Sheriff Jim Graham
2017Love Hurts
Mr. Kelso
1993