
Maury Chaykin
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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.
Known for
Credits

The Mask of Zorro (1998)
as Prison Warden

Dances with Wolves (1990)
as Major Fambrough

Entrapment (1999)
as Conrad Greene

MouseHunt (1997)
as Alexander Falko

Twins (1988)
as Burt Klane

My Cousin Vinny (1992)
as Sam Tipton

WarGames (1983)
as Jim Sting

Cutthroat Island (1995)
as John Reed

The Art of War (2000)
as Frank Capella

It's a Boy Girl Thing (2006)
as Stan Deane

Sommersby (1993)
as Lawyer Dawson

Beethoven's 2nd (1993)
as Cliff Klamath

Blindness (2008)
as Accountant

Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)
as Matthew Terell

A Life Less Ordinary (1997)
as Tod Johnson

Hero (1992)
as Winston

Where the Truth Lies (2005)
as Sally Sanmarco

To Each His Own Cinema (2007)
as (segment "Artaud Double Bill") (archive footage)

Gone Fishin' (1997)
as Kirk, Waiter (uncredited)

Harriet the Spy (1996)
as Holiday Pageant Director (uncredited)

Owning Mahowny (2003)
as Frank Perlin

Barney's Version (2010)
as Wedding Guest

Exotica (1994)
as Exotica Club Client (uncredited)

The Bedroom Window (1987)
as Pool Player

Mystery, Alaska (1999)
as Bailey Pruitt

Mr. Destiny (1990)
as Guzelman

Death Hunt (1981)
as Clarence

Millennium (1989)
as Roger Keane

Meatballs III: Summer Job (1986)
as Huey, River Rat Leader

Being Julia (2004)
as Walter Gibbs

Josh & S.A.M. (1993)
as Pizza Man

The Sweet Hereafter (1997)
as Wendell Walker

Love and Death on Long Island (1998)
as Irving Buckmuller

Casino Jack (2010)
as Big Tony

Where the Heart Is (1990)
as Harry

Of Unknown Origin (1983)
as Dan Errol

Money for Nothing (1993)
as Vincente Goldoni

The Hunt for the BTK Killer (2005)
as Robert Beattie

Iron Eagle II (1988)
as Sgt. Downs

The Kidnapping of the President (1980)
as Harvey Cannon

White Coats (2004)
as Dr. Roger 'Tony' Toussant

Mrs. Soffel (1984)
as Guard Charlie Reynolds

The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2000)
as Nero Wolfe

Act of Vengeance (1986)
as Claude Vealey

Stars & Bars (1988)
as Freeborn Gage

Let the Devil Wear Black (1999)
as Bruce

Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales (2003)
as Dan Weisman

Bartleby (2001)
as Ernest

Highpoint (1984)
as Falco

Nowhere to Hide (1987)
as Marchais

Static (2008)
as Mr. Linkletter

The Vindicator (1986)
as Burt Arthus

Heavens Fall (2006)
as Lyle Harris

Wild Thing (1987)
as Jonathan Trask

Unstrung Heroes (1995)
as Arthur Lidz

Adoration (2009)
as Passenger & Professor On-Line

Varian's War (2001)
as Marcello

Double Negative (1980)
as Rollins

Hockey Night (1984)
as Bum Johnston

What's Cooking? (2000)
as Herb 'Herbie' Seelig

Jerry and Tom (1998)
as Billy

The Adjuster (1991)
as Bubba

If Looks Could Kill (1996)
as Dr. Richard Boggs

Leaving Normal (1992)
as Leon

Conduct Unbecoming (2011)
as Col. Fox

Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang (1999)
as Mr. Cooper / Louie Loser

Nothing Personal (1980)
as Kanook

Whale Music (1994)
as Desmond Howl

Camilla (1994)
as Harold Cara

Overdrawn at the Memory Bank (1984)
as Gondol

Bleacher Bums (2001)
as Scorekeeper

Hearts of Fire (1987)
as Charlie Kelso

Wilby Wonderful (2004)
as Mayor Brent Fisher

Breaking In (1989)
as Vincent Tucci

Harry & Son (1984)
as Lawrence

Northern Lights (1998)
as Ben Rubadue

Hot Paint (1988)
as Wilensky

Turk 182! (1985)
as Man in wheelchair

Curtains (1983)
as Monty

Camp Hollywood (2004)
as Himself

Sugartime (1995)
as Tony Accardo
The Suicide Murders (1985)
as Sid

Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks (1985)
as Harold Chamberlain Banks

DEFCON-4 (1985)
as Vinny

Sugar (2004)
as Stanley
Hemingway vs. Callaghan (2003)
as Max Perkins
Bull (2008)
as Roland Gow

Plan B (2002)
as Donald Rossi

The Guardian (1984)
as Rudy Simbro

The Grift (2008)
as Rusty

Crossed Over (2002)
as Ethan Lowry

Cold Comfort (1989)
as Floyd Lucas

The Making of Nero Wolfe (2004)
as self

Hostage (2002)
as The Kidnapper

Soup for One (1982)
as Dr. Wexler

Jimmy B. & Andre (1980)
as Bruno

Keeping the Promise (1997)
as Hunter Ben Loomis

Caribe (1987)
as Captain Burdoch

The Wet Season (2002)
as Uncle Rick

Hooked on Speedman (2008)
as Dietrich Baum

Elijah (2008)
as Howard Pawley

George's Island (1989)
as Mr. Droonfield
On Their Knees (2001)
as Norman

Touched (1999)
as Burt

Split Images (1992)
as Walter Kouza

Montreal Stories (1991)
as Jurgen van Doom

Riel (1979)
as Howard
Pale Saints (1997)
as The Pirate

Cooking With Stella (2010)
as H.E. Mr. Durand

Buried on Sunday (1992)
as Dexter Lexcannon
Me (1975)
Actor

In Like Flynn (1985)
as Williams

Abroad (2010)
as Lord Oldenberg

Strip Search (1997)
as Tomas

In Passing (1991)
Actor

The Pianist (1991)
Actor





