Danny Goldring

Goldring died on December 2, 2022, at the age of 76.

In 2014, Goldring starred in the film Dig Two Graves, where he played Proctor. On stage, he played Detective Vince Getz in Big Lake Big City at the Lookingglass Theatre Company. His most recent role was in Adult Swim's Joe Pera Talks with You, where he played Grandpa 'Papa' Joe.

Goldring began appearing in film and television in 1976, his first role being in the television film The Last Affair. He then appeared in the television soap opera Search for Tomorrow, playing Beau Mitchell. Goldring also played Hank in Texas. He has guest-starred in various television programs including ER, Matlock, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Enterprise, NYPD Blue, Early Edition, Wings and The Practice. Goldring played the role of Major League baseball catcher and manager "Bill Carrigan" in the 1992 film The Babe. He co-starred and appeared in films such as The Dark Knight (as "Grumpy"), Bean, Chicago Overcoat, Chain Reaction and The Fugitive.

Goldring returned to Chicago, Illinois, in 1970. He attended The Theatre School at DePaul University, where he appeared in the stage play One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. After leaving in 1973 he appeared in various radio and stage plays in Chicago.

Danny Goldring (May 31, 1946 – December 2, 2022) was an American film, stage and television actor. He is known for playing former homicide detective and Tom Kane's childhood friend Ryan Kavanaugh in the American political drama television series Boss.