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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.
Acted in 130
2010s
- 2011
Conduct Unbecoming
Col. Fox
- 2010
Cooking With Stella
H.E. Mr. Durand
Abroad
Lord Oldenberg
2000s
- 2009
Adoration
Passenger & Professor On-Line
- 2008
Hooked on Speedman
Dietrich Baum
Less Than Kind
Sam Blecher · 26 episodes
Static
Mr. Linkletter
Elijah
Howard Pawley
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
Sex Traffic
TV
Wilby Wonderful
Mayor Brent Fisher
Being Julia
Walter Gibbs
Sugar
Stanley
- 2003
- 2002
Hostage
The Kidnapper
The Wet Season
Uncle Rick
Plan B
Donald Rossi
Crossed Over
Ethan Lowry
- 2001
Bleacher Bums
Scorekeeper
Varian's War
Marcello
- 2000
The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery
Nero Wolfe
What's Cooking?
Herb 'Herbie' Seelig
1990s
- 1999
Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang
Mr. Cooper / Louie Loser
Touched
Burt
Let the Devil Wear Black
Bruce
- 1998
Jerry and Tom
Billy
Northern Lights
Ben Rubadue
Love and Death on Long Island
Irving Buckmuller
Emily of New Moon
Lofty John · 1 episode
- 1997
Gone Fishin'
Kirk, Waiter (uncredited)
- 1996
If Looks Could Kill
Dr. Richard Boggs
- 1995
Sugartime
Tony Accardo
Unstrung Heroes
Arthur Lidz
- 1994
Camilla
Harold Cara
Whale Music
Desmond Howl
- 1993
- 1992
Buried on Sunday
Dexter Lexcannon
Leaving Normal
Leon
Split Images
Walter Kouza
- 1991
The Adjuster
Bubba
Montreal Stories
Jurgen van Doom
In Passing
Movie
The Pianist
Movie
- 1990
Where the Heart Is
Harry
1980s
- 1989
Breaking In
Vincent Tucci
Cold Comfort
Floyd Lucas
George's Island
Mr. Droonfield
- 1988
Hot Paint
Wilensky
Stars & Bars
Freeborn Gage
- 1987
Caribe
Captain Burdoch
Hearts of Fire
Charlie Kelso
Nowhere to Hide
Marchais
- 1986
Meatballs III: Summer Job
Huey, River Rat Leader
Act of Vengeance
Claude Vealey
The Vindicator
Burt Arthus
- 1985
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
Harold Chamberlain Banks
In Like Flynn
Williams
Turk 182!
Man in wheelchair
- 1984
Mrs. Soffel
Guard Charlie Reynolds
Hockey Night
Bum Johnston
The Guardian
Rudy Simbro
Overdrawn at the Memory Bank
Gondol
- 1983
Of Unknown Origin
Dan Errol
- 1982
Soup for One
Dr. Wexler
- 1981
Seeing Things
TV
- 1980
Double Negative
Rollins
Jimmy B. & Andre
Bruno
1970s
- 1979
Riel
Howard
- 1975
Appearances2
2000s
- 2004
Camp Hollywood
Himself
The Making of Nero Wolfe
self