Danny Goldring (born May 31, 1946) is an American film, stage and television actor.[1][2] He is known for playing former homicide detective and Tom Kane's childhood friend Ryan Kavanaugh in the American political drama television series Boss.[2]
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Born | (1946-05-31) May 31, 1946 (age 76) Woodstock, Illinois, U.S. |
Alma mater | Trinity University |
Occupation | Actor |
Goldring was born in Woodstock, Illinois,[3] the son of a United States Navy officer.[2] He attended a preparatory school in Maryland.[3] Goldring then attended Trinity University.[3] At the age of 18, while Goldring was visiting some old friends of his in New York, he decided to become an actor.[3] Goldring served in the Signal Corps branch of the United States Army, residing in Maryland after being discharged.[3] He began his career while appearing in the stage play A Thurber Carnival.[3] Goldring worked as a puppeteer with the Cole Marionettes, with whom he toured in numerous performances for two years.[3]
Goldring returned to Chicago, Illinois in 1970. He attended The Theatre School at DePaul University,[3] where he appeared in the stage play One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.[3] Goldring went on to appear in numerous radio and stage plays in Chicago.[3]
Goldring began his film and television career in 1976, first appearing in the television film The Last Affair. He then appeared in the soap opera television series Search for Tomorrow, where he played Beau Mitchell. Goldring also played Hank in Texas. He guest-starred in television programs including ER,[1] Matlock, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Enterprise, NYPD Blue, Early Edition, Wings and The Practice.[2] Goldring played the role of Major League baseball catcher and manager "Bill Carrigan" in the 1992 film The Babe.[4] He co-starred and appeared in films such as The Dark Knight (as "Grumpy"),[1] Bean, Chicago Overcoat, Chain Reaction and The Fugitive.[2]
In 2014, Goldring starred in the film Dig Two Graves, where he played Proctor.[5] On stage, he played Detective Vince Getz in the play Big Lake Big City at the Lookingglass Theatre Company.[6] His most recent role was in Adult Swim's Joe Pera Talks with You, where he played Grandpa 'Papa' Joe.