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.
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- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Joseph Greene / Joe Landers
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Nerus
- Entourage (2004) as Harvey Weingard
- Boston Legal (2004) as Ryan Myerson
- Due South (1994) as Pike
- Due South (1994) as Jasper Gutman
- Andromeda (2000) as Citizen Eight
- Lexx (1997) as Pa Gollean
- Eureka (2006) as Sheriff / Major William Cobb
- The Twilight Zone (1985)
- Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996)
- WarGames (1983) as Jim Sting
- A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Nero Wolfe
- Night Heat (1985)
- Dances with Wolves (1990) as Major Fambrough
- The Mask of Zorro (1998) as Prison Warden
- My Cousin Vinny (1992) as Sam Tipton
- The Hire (2001) as The Kidnapper
- Twins (1988) as Burt Klane
- Exotica (1994) as Exotica Club Client (uncredited)
- Entrapment (1999) as Conrad Greene
- MouseHunt (1997) as Alexander Falko
- Less Than Kind (2008) as Sam Blecher
- Joan of Arc (1999) as Sir Robert de Baudricourt