Maury Chaykin

Born: 27th of July 1949

Died: 27th of July 2010 (aged 61)

Biography:
Maury Chaykin (July 27, 1949 - July 27, 2010) was an American-Canadian actor known for performances on both the stage and screen.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Chaykin moved to Toronto, Canada in 1974 after studying acting at the University of Buffalo. Throughout his career, Chaykin worked extensively in both Canada and the United States. He appeared in notable films such as Dances with Wolves (1990), My Cousin Vinny (1992), The Sweet Hereafter (1997), Owning Mahowny (2003), and Being Julia (2004). Chaykin's performances often garnered critical acclaim and earned him awards and nominations, including several Genie Awards.

On television, Chaykin showcased his versatility in a wide range of roles. He appeared in numerous acclaimed series, including Entourage, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and most notably Nero Wolfe Mysteries (2001 - 2002), in which he played the titular role.

Maury Chaykin passed away on July 27, 2010, on his 61st birthday.

Maury Chaykin's Filmography

Barney's Version

Barney's Version

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Wedding Guest
Casino Jack

Casino Jack

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Big Tony
Adoration

Adoration

  •   Movie
  • 2009
Passenger & Professor On-Line
Blindness

Blindness

  •   Movie
  • 2008
Accountant
To Each His Own Cinema

To Each His Own Cinema

  •   Movie
  • 2007
(segment "Artaud Double Bill") (archive footage)
Eureka

Eureka

  •   TV Show
  • 2006
Sheriff / Major William Cobb
Where the Truth Lies

Where the Truth Lies

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Sally Sanmarco
Being Julia

Being Julia

  •   Movie
  • 2004
Walter Gibbs
Owning Mahowny

Owning Mahowny

  •   Movie
  • 2003
Frank Perlin
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

  •   TV Show
  • 2000
Joseph Greene / Joe Landers
The Art of War

The Art of War

  •   Movie
  • 2000
Frank Capella
Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc

  •   TV Show
  • 1999
Sir Robert de Baudricourt
Entrapment

Entrapment

  •   Movie
  • 1999
Conrad Greene
Jerry and Tom

Jerry and Tom

  •   Movie
  • 1998
Billy
The Mask of Zorro

The Mask of Zorro

  •   Movie
  • 1998
Prison Warden
MouseHunt

MouseHunt

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Alexander Falko
A Life Less Ordinary

A Life Less Ordinary

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Tod Johnson
The Sweet Hereafter

The Sweet Hereafter

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Wendell Walker
Stargate SG-1

Stargate SG-1

  •   TV Show
  • 1997
Nerus
Harriet the Spy

Harriet the Spy

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Holiday Pageant Director (uncredited)
Devil in a Blue Dress

Devil in a Blue Dress

  •   Movie
  • 1995
Matthew Terell
Exotica

Exotica

  •   Movie
  • 1994
Exotica Club Client (uncredited)
Beethoven's 2nd

Beethoven's 2nd

  •   Movie
  • 1993
Cliff Klamath
Money for Nothing

Money for Nothing

  •   Movie
  • 1993
Vincente Goldoni
Sommersby

Sommersby

  •   Movie
  • 1993
Lawyer Dawson
Hero

Hero

  •   Movie
  • 1992
Winston
My Cousin Vinny

My Cousin Vinny

  •   Movie
  • 1992
Sam Tipton
Mr. Destiny

Mr. Destiny

  •   Movie
  • 1990
Guzelman
Dances with Wolves

Dances with Wolves

  •   Movie
  • 1990
Major Fambrough
Millennium

Millennium

  •   Movie
  • 1989
Roger Keane
Twins

Twins

  •   Movie
  • 1988
Burt Klane
Iron Eagle II

Iron Eagle II

  •   Movie
  • 1988
Sgt. Downs
The Bedroom Window

The Bedroom Window

  •   Movie
  • 1987
Pool Player
Act of Vengeance

Act of Vengeance

  •   Movie
  • 1986
Claude Vealey
Harry & Son

Harry & Son

  •   Movie
  • 1984
Lawrence
WarGames

WarGames

  •   Movie
  • 1983
Jim Sting
Death Hunt

Death Hunt

  •   Movie
  • 1981
Clarence