Maury Chaykin
Acting
Born: 1949-07-27 in Brooklyn, New York, USA
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.
Known For
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Joseph Greene / Joe Landers
Stargate SG-1
Nerus
Entourage
Harvey Weingard
Boston Legal
Ryan Myerson
American Playhouse
Gondol
Eureka
Sheriff / Major William Cobb
Andromeda
Citizen Eight
The Twilight Zone
Due South
Pike
Due South
Jasper Gutman
Lexx
Pa Gollean
Dances with Wolves
Major Fambrough
The Mask of Zorro
Prison Warden
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
Entrapment
Conrad Greene
Night Heat
Twins
Burt Klane
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
Nero Wolfe
WarGames
Jim Sting
My Cousin Vinny
Sam Tipton
The Hire
The Kidnapper
Sidestreet
King of Kensington
The Art of War
Frank Capella
MouseHunt
Alexander Falko
Cutthroat Island
John Reed
Teleplay
Blindness
Accountant
Emily of New Moon
Lofty John
Sommersby
Lawyer Dawson
Devil in a Blue Dress
Matthew Terell
Joan of Arc
Sir Robert de Baudricourt
It's a Boy Girl Thing
Stan Deane
Exotica
Exotica Club Client (uncredited)
Beethoven's 2nd
Cliff Klamath
A Life Less Ordinary
Tod Johnson
Less Than Kind
Sam Blecher
Hero
Winston
Death Hunt
Clarence
Iron Eagle II
Sgt. Downs