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Maury Chaykin

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1949-07-27

Day of Death

2010-07-27

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York, USA

Maury Chaykin

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.

Filmography (116)

⭐ 0 Role: Col. Fox

Conduct Unbecoming

2011
⭐ 7.0 Role: Wedding Guest

Barney's Version

2010
⭐ 5.8 Role: Big Tony

Casino Jack

2010
⭐ 3.6 Role: H.E. Mr. Durand

Cooking With Stella

2010
⭐ 5.0 Role: Lord Oldenberg

Abroad

2010
⭐ 5.9 Role: Passenger & Professor On-Line

Adoration

2009
⭐ 0 Role: Dietrich Baum

Hooked on Speedman

2008
No Image
⭐ 2.7 Role: Roland Gow

Bull

2008
⭐ 3.4 Role: Mr. Linkletter

Static

2008
⭐ 0 Role: Howard Pawley

Elijah

2008
⭐ 6.5 Role: Accountant

Blindness

2008
⭐ 5.2 Role: Rusty

The Grift

2008
⭐ 6.5 Role: (segment "Artaud Double Bill") (archive footage)

To Each His Own Cinema

2007
⭐ 7.0 Role: Lyle Harris

Heavens Fall

2006
⭐ 6.5 Role: Stan Deane

It's a Boy Girl Thing

2006