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Maury Chaykin

Maury Chaykin

Known For Acting
Birthday Jul 27, 1949
Died Jul 27, 2010 (61)
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York, USA
Popularity 0.7 (history)
Updated Dec 19, 2024 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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Biography

Maury Chaykin, born on July 27, 1949, was a Canadian actor known for his versatile and captivating performances. With his distinctive appearance, rich voice, and remarkable acting talent, Chaykin left a lasting impact on both the stage and screen throughout his career. Born in Brooklyn, New York, C ... haykin moved to Toronto, Canada, at a young age. He developed a passion for acting and pursued his craft at the University of Toronto and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Chaykin began his career in theater, performing in numerous productions and earning critical acclaim for his stage work. Chaykin's talent and dedication soon caught the attention of filmmakers, leading to his transition to film and television. He made his on-screen debut in the 1973 film "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz." Over the years, Chaykin became known for his ability to inhabit a wide range of characters, bringing depth, complexity, and nuance to each role he portrayed. Throughout his career, Chaykin worked extensively in both Canada and the United States, collaborating with renowned directors and fellow actors. He appeared in notable films such as "My Dinner with Andre" (1981), "Dances with Wolves" (1990), "The Sweet Hereafter" (1997), and "Being Julia" (2004). Chaykin's performances often garnered critical acclaim and earned him awards and nominations, including several Genie Awards (Canada's equivalent of the Oscars) for Best Actor. On television, Chaykin showcased his versatility in a wide range of roles. He appeared in numerous acclaimed series, including "The Sopranos," "Entourage," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," and "Nero Wolfe Mysteries." One of his most notable television roles was as Nero Wolfe in the A&E television series "A Nero Wolfe Mystery," for which he received widespread praise. Maury Chaykin's acting style was characterized by his ability to fully embody the essence of a character, no matter how eccentric or complex. He had a commanding presence on screen, capable of effortlessly transitioning between comedy, drama, and everything in between. Chaykin's performances were marked by his commitment to authenticity and his profound understanding of the human condition. Tragically, Maury Chaykin passed away on July 27, 2010, on his 61st birthday. His untimely death left a void in the acting community, but his legacy as a talented and versatile performer continues to inspire aspiring actors and entertain audiences worldwide. Chaykin's body of work serves as a testament to his remarkable talent, leaving an indelible mark on the world of film and television.

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Conduct Unbecoming

Conduct Unbecoming

2011

as Col. Fox

Cooking With Stella

Cooking With Stella

2010

as H.E. Mr. Durand

Abroad

Abroad

2010

as Lord Oldenberg

Casino Jack

Casino Jack

2010

as Big Tony

Barney's Version

Barney's Version

2010

as Wedding Guest

Adoration

Adoration

2009

as Passenger & Professor On-Line

The Grift

The Grift

2008

as Rusty

Bull

Bull

2008

as Roland Gow

Hooked on Speedman

Hooked on Speedman

2008

as Dietrich Baum

Blindness

Blindness

2008

as Accountant

Static

Static

2008

as Mr. Linkletter

Elijah

Elijah

2008

as Howard Pawley

It's a Boy Girl Thing

It's a Boy Girl Thing

2006

as Stan Deane

Heavens Fall

Heavens Fall

2006

as Lyle Harris

The Hunt For the BTK Killer

The Hunt For the BTK Killer

2005

as Robert Beattie

Where the Truth Lies

Where the Truth Lies

2005

as Sally Sanmarco

Sugar

Sugar

2004

as Stanley

White Coats

White Coats

2004

as Dr. Roger 'Tony' Toussant

Wilby Wonderful

Wilby Wonderful

2004

as Mayor Brent Fisher

Being Julia

Being Julia

2004

as Walter Gibbs

Owning Mahowny

Owning Mahowny

2003

as Frank Perlin

Hemingway vs. Callaghan

Hemingway vs. Callaghan

2003

as Max Perkins

The Wet Season

The Wet Season

2002

as Uncle Rick

Crossed Over

Crossed Over

2002

as Ethan Lowry

Hostage

Hostage

2002

as The Kidnapper

Varian's War

Varian's War

2001

as Marcello

On Their Knees

On Their Knees

2001

as Norman

Bartleby

Bartleby

2001

as Ernest

Plan B

Plan B

2001

as Donald Rossi

Bleacher Bums

Bleacher Bums

2001

as Scorekeeper

The Art of War

The Art of War

2000

as Frank Capella

What's Cooking?

What's Cooking?

2000

as Herb 'Herbie' Seelig

Touched

Touched

1999

as Burt

Entrapment

Entrapment

1999

as Conrad Greene

Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang

Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang

1999

as Mr. Cooper / Louie Loser

Mystery, Alaska

Mystery, Alaska

1999

as Bailey Pruitt

Let the Devil Wear Black

Let the Devil Wear Black

1999

as Bruce

Northern Lights

Northern Lights

1998

as Ben Rubadue

Jerry and Tom

Jerry and Tom

1998

as Billy

Love and Death on Long Island

Love and Death on Long Island

1998

as Irving Buckmuller

The Mask of Zorro

The Mask of Zorro

1998

as Prison Warden

MouseHunt

MouseHunt

1997

as Alexander Falko

Pale Saints

Pale Saints

1997

as The Pirate

Keeping the Promise

Keeping the Promise

1997

as Hunter Ben Loomis

Strip Search

Strip Search

1997

as Tomas

The Sweet Hereafter

The Sweet Hereafter

1997

as Wendell Walker

A Life Less Ordinary

A Life Less Ordinary

1997

as Tod Johnson

Gone Fishin'

Gone Fishin'

1997

as Kirk, Waiter (uncredited)

If Looks Could Kill

If Looks Could Kill

1996

as Dr. Richard Boggs

Harriet the Spy

Harriet the Spy

1996

as Holiday Pageant Director (uncredited)

Cutthroat Island

Cutthroat Island

1995

as John Reed

Unstrung Heroes

Unstrung Heroes

1995

as Arthur Lidz

Sugartime

Sugartime

1995

as Tony Accardo

Devil in a Blue Dress

Devil in a Blue Dress

1995

as Matthew Terell

Whale Music

Whale Music

1994

as Desmond Howl

Camilla

Camilla

1994

as Harold Cara

Exotica

Exotica

1994

as Exotica Club Client (uncredited)

Josh and S.A.M.

Josh and S.A.M.

1993

as Pizza Man

Money for Nothing

Money for Nothing

1993

as Vincente Goldoni

Beethoven's 2nd

Beethoven's 2nd

1993

as Cliff Klamath

Sommersby

Sommersby

1993

as Lawyer Dawson

Split Images

Split Images

1992

as Walter Kouza

Leaving Normal

Leaving Normal

1992

as Leon

Buried on Sunday

Buried on Sunday

1992

as Dexter Lexcannon

Hero

Hero

1992

as Winston

My Cousin Vinny

My Cousin Vinny

1992

as Sam Tipton

The Adjuster

The Adjuster

1991

as Bubba

Where the Heart Is

Where the Heart Is

1990

as Harry

Dances with Wolves

Dances with Wolves

1990

as Major Fambrough

Mr. Destiny

Mr. Destiny

1990

as Guzelman

Cold Comfort

Cold Comfort

1989

as Floyd Lucas

George's Island

George's Island

1989

as Mr. Droonfield

Breaking In

Breaking In

1989

as Vincent Tucci

Millennium

Millennium

1989

as Roger Keane

Stars & Bars

Stars & Bars

1988

as Freeborn Gage

Iron Eagle II

Iron Eagle II

1988

as Sgt. Downs

Hot Paint

Hot Paint

1988

as Wilensky

Twins

Twins

1988

as Burt Klane

Wild Thing

Wild Thing

1987

as Jonathan Trask

Caribe

Caribe

1987

as Captain Burdoch

Hearts of Fire

Hearts of Fire

1987

as Charlie Kelso

The Bedroom Window

The Bedroom Window

1987

as Pool Player

Nowhere to Hide

Nowhere to Hide

1987

as Marchais

The Vindicator

The Vindicator

1986

as Burt Arthus

Act of Vengeance

Act of Vengeance

1986

as Claude Vealey

Meatballs III: Summer Job

Meatballs III: Summer Job

1986

as Huey, River Rat Leader

DEFCON-4

DEFCON-4

1985

as Vinny

In Like Flynn

In Like Flynn

1985

as Williams

Turk 182!

Turk 182!

1985

as Man in wheelchair

The Guardian

The Guardian

1984

as Rudy Simbro

Hockey Night

Hockey Night

1984

as Bum Johnston

Harry & Son

Harry & Son

1984

as Lawrence

Mrs. Soffel

Mrs. Soffel

1984

as Guard Charlie Reynolds

Of Unknown Origin

Of Unknown Origin

1983

as Dan Errol

Curtains

Curtains

1983

as Monty

WarGames

WarGames

1983

as Jim Sting

Highpoint

Highpoint

1982

as Falco

Soup for One

Soup for One

1982

as Dr. Wexler

Death Hunt

Death Hunt

1981

as Clarence

The Kidnapping of the President

The Kidnapping of the President

1980

as Harvey Cannon

Jimmy B. & Andre

Jimmy B. & Andre

1980

as Bruno

Double Negative

Double Negative

1980

as Rollins

Nothing Personal

Nothing Personal

1980

as Kanook

Riel

Riel

1979

as Howard

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Television Credits

A Nero Wolfe Mystery

as Nero Wolfe

Episodes: 27

First Aired: Apr 22, 2001

Less Than Kind

as Sam Blecher

Episodes: 26

First Aired: Oct 13, 2008

Race for the Bomb

as Général Leslie Groves

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Feb 01, 1987

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

as Joseph Greene / Joe Landers

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Oct 06, 2000

Joan of Arc

as Sir Robert de Baudricourt

Episodes: 2

First Aired: May 16, 1999

Stargate SG-1

as Nerus

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jul 27, 1997

Eureka

as Sheriff / Major William Cobb

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 18, 2006

Boston Legal

as Ryan Myerson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 03, 2004

The Hire

as The Kidnapper

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 26, 2001

Andromeda

as Citizen Eight

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 2000

Lexx

as Pa Gollean

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 18, 1997

Due South

as Pike

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 1994

Due South

as Jasper Gutman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 1994

The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Jul 22, 2011

Emily of New Moon

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 04, 1998

Sex Traffic

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Oct 10, 2004

The Twilight Zone

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 27, 1985

Entourage

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 18, 2004

Seeing Things

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 15, 1981

Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 28, 1996

Night Heat

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 31, 1985

Sidestreet

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 14, 1975

King of Kensington

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 25, 1975

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