Ding Dong

**Ding Dong** is a street gangster and member of the Hudson Dusters. He is a recurring character in *Angel of Darkness* portrayed by Peter Coonan.

## Biography

Goo Goo Knox and Ding Dong butchered two rivals and hacked them into pieces in the back of a slaughterhouse. After cutting the, up, Goo Goo stole a ring off a dismembered finger and fed the finger to the dog.

Ding Dong learned from Cyrus that Sara and John were looking for Goo Goo. Ding Dong approached and asked why they were searching for Knox. When they revealed they were looking for a missing baby and wanted to inquire about his property, Ding Dong claimed that he hadn’t seen Goo Goo in months.

He later informed Goo Goo that John was asking for him, so they surrounded him in a ally. Goo held John to the wall at knife point and demanded to know why he’d been asking for him. Sara arrived with her pistol drawn. She told Goo Goo to release John and then asked about his property on Hudson Street.

Ding Dong and Fat Jack prepared at Cyrus’ for the upcoming dog fight. Increasing the dog’s aggression by forcing it drugs.

Ding Dong led two Dusters into Cyrus’ bar and accused Joanna of bringing Sara and John into their territory to cause trouble. When she asked him to leave, he grabbed her by her face and tossed her to the ground. Cyrus pulled a baton from his jacket and demanded they leave.

Ding Dong met with Captain Doyle and Byrnes at Cyrus’ saloon. They inquired about Goo Goo Knox' location. When Ding Dong tried to leave, Byrnes slammed his face into the countertop. Doyle simply wanted the baby returned unharmed and he was willing to pay handsomely.

Ding Dong tracked Goo Goo down to Delaney’s Bar. He ordered Ding Dong to do a collection — all customers pay two months ahead. And he wanted Ding Dong to meet him the following day with the money. Ding Dong then revealed that Doyle and Byrnes came by and offered them money for the safe return of the baby. As Goo Goo took the cash, Ding Dong asked for a finder’s fee. Instead of rewarding him, Goo Goo punched him in the face.

On Goo Goo’s word, Ding Dong arranged a meeting with Byrnes outside of Delaney’s Bar. When Goo Goo failed to show, Byrnes ordered two of his men to assault Ding Dong. All the while, Goo Goo watched from inside the bar.

Ding Dong found Goo Goo in the butchery, where he had taken refuge with the Vanderbilt child. Ding Dong informed him that Libby was apprehended. Goo Goo wasn’t sure if Libby wanted the child anymore and contemplated leaving it. Ding Dong later assisted with helping break Libby out of jail.

## Appearances

Angel of Darkness

* Ep. 2: *Something Wicked*
* Ep. 5: *Belly of the Beast*
* Ep. 6: *Memento Mori*
* Ep. 7: *Last Exit to Brooklyn*
* Ep. 8: *Better Angels*

## Notes

* He is based on Ding Dong, a street gangster active in New York City during the early twentieth century. Ding Dong was the most accomplished thief of the Dusters who would roam the streets with a dozen or so youths to jump on passerby wagons and steal valuables.
* In the second novel, Ding Dong runs the “kids auxiliary” of the Hudson Dusters and is met on several occasions by Stevie Taggert and the rest of the investigative team. Because Stevie doesn't play the same major role in the TV adaptation, they do not interact with each other.

## References

1. ↑ Stuart Carolan (writer); David Caffrey (director); (July 19, 2020); "Something Wicked". Episode 2. *Angel of Darkness*. TNT.
2. ↑ Gina Gionfriddo & Karina Wolf (writer); Clare Kilner (director); (August 2, 2020); "Belly of the Beast". Episode 5. *Angel of Darkness*. TNT.
3. ↑ Alyson Feltes (writer); David Caffrey (director); (August 2, 2020); "Memento Mori". Episode 6. *Angel of Darkness*. TNT.
4. ↑ Tom Smuts & Amy Berg (writers); David Caffrey (director); (August 9, 2020); "Last Exit to Brooklyn". Episode 7. *Angel of Darkness*. TNT.
5. ↑ Stuart Carolan & Karina Wolf (writers); David Caffrey (director); (August 9, 2020); "Better Angels". Episode 8. *Angel of Darkness*. TNT.
6. ↑  Joe Bruno, *Mobsters, Gangs, Crooks and Other Creeps: Volume 2*, November 11, 2013.