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Danny Goldring

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Danny Goldring

Born May 31, 1946 in Woodstock, Illinois, USADied December 2, 202227 films

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.

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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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The Dark Knight posterFirst watchThe Dark Knight20088.5as GrumpyBatman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that…View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
The Fugitive poster7.5The Fugitive1993Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story poster7.8Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story2009Bean poster6.5Bean1997Chain Reaction poster5.8Chain Reaction1996Above the Law poster6.1Above the Law1988Captive State poster5.7Captive State2019Virtuosity poster5.5Virtuosity1995The Package poster6.1The Package1989

Filmography

27 films as actor
  1. 2019Captive StatePrison Guard
  2. 2017Cellar DoorSheriff Jim Graham
  3. 2017When Jeff Tried to Save the WorldEl Diablo
  4. 2016FoolsHarvey
  5. 2014Dig Two GravesProctor
  6. 2009Chicago OvercoatRalph Maloney
  7. 2009Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson StoryProfessor Burket
  8. 2008The Dark KnightGrumpy
  9. 2003NormalChurch Friend Pete
  10. 2001Just VisitingBartender
  11. 1998Children of the Corn V: Fields of TerrorMr. O'Brien
  12. 1998Always OutnumberedParker
  13. 1997Night of the LawyersW. C. Cantrill
  14. 1997BeanSecurity Buck
  15. 1996Chain ReactionClancy Butler
  16. 1995VirtuosityJohn Symes
  17. 1994Two Fathers: Justice for the InnocentWilder
  18. 1993Love HurtsMr. Kelso
  19. 1993The FugitiveHead Illinois State Trooper
  20. 1993Excessive ForceLt. Landry
  21. 1993In the Company of DarknessTimmy's Father
  22. 1992The BabeBill Carrigan
  23. 1990Johnny RyanBen Dougherty
  24. 1989The PackageUndercover Bum
  25. 1988Above the LawZagon's Aide
  26. 1986Crime Story: PilotHomicide Detective
  27. 1976The Million Dollar Rip-Off