Maury Chaykin
Actor
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
The Mask of Zorro
as Prison Warden 1998
Twins
as Burt Klane 1988
Entrapment
as Conrad Greene 1999
WarGames
as Jim Sting 1983
My Cousin Vinny
as Sam Tipton 1992
Blindness
as Accountant 2008
MouseHunt
as Alexander Falko 1997
It's a Boy Girl Thing
as Stan Deane 2006
Beethoven's 2nd
as Cliff Klamath 1993
Cutthroat Island
as John Reed 1995
The Art of War
as Frank Capella 2000
Hero
as Winston 1992
A Life Less Ordinary
as Tod Johnson 1997
Barney's Version
as Wedding Guest 2010
Devil in a Blue Dress
as Matthew Terell 1995
The Sweet Hereafter
as Wendell Walker 1997