Maury Chaykin
Acting • Born 1949-07-27 – Died 2010-07-27
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
139 credits
WarGames
Movie • 1983
Jim Sting
Dances with Wolves
Movie • 1990
Major Fambrough
Cutthroat Island
Movie • 1995
John Reed
The Sweet Hereafter
Movie • 1997
Wendell Walker
Entrapment
Movie • 1999
Conrad Greene
The Vindicator
Movie • 1986
Burt Arthus
Millennium
Movie • 1989
Roger Keane
The Art of War
Movie • 2000
Frank Capella
Nowhere to Hide
Movie • 1987
Marchais
MouseHunt
Movie • 1997
Alexander Falko
Blindness
Movie • 2008
Accountant
A Life Less Ordinary
Movie • 1997
Tod Johnson
Devil in a Blue Dress
Movie • 1995
Matthew Terell
The Hunt For the BTK Killer
Movie • 2005
Robert Beattie
Twins
Movie • 1988
Burt Klane
Death Hunt
Movie • 1981
Clarence
Where the Truth Lies
Movie • 2005
Sally Sanmarco
Heavens Fall
Movie • 2006
Lyle Harris
Plan B
Movie • 2002
Donald Rossi
The Adjuster
Movie • 1991
Bubba
DEFCON-4
Movie • 1985
Vinny
Mystery, Alaska
Movie • 1999
Bailey Pruitt
Of Unknown Origin
Movie • 1983
Dan Errol
Owning Mahowny
Movie • 2003
Frank Perlin
It's a Boy Girl Thing
Movie • 2006
Stan Deane
Hostage
Movie • 2002
The Kidnapper
Casino Jack
Movie • 2010
Big Tony
The Bedroom Window
Movie • 1987
Pool Player
Where the Heart Is
Movie • 1990
Harry
Harriet the Spy
Movie • 1996
Holiday Pageant Director (uncredited)
Harry & Son
Movie • 1984
Lawrence
Cold Comfort
Movie • 1989
Floyd Lucas
Varian's War
Movie • 2001
Marcello
Jerry and Tom
Movie • 1998
Billy
Wild Thing
Movie • 1987
Jonathan Trask
Camilla
Movie • 1994
Harold Cara
George's Island
Movie • 1989
Mr. Droonfield
Hockey Night
Movie • 1984
Bum Johnston
Whale Music
Movie • 1994
Desmond Howl
Stars & Bars
Movie • 1988
Freeborn Gage
On Their Knees
Movie • 2001
Norman
Montreal Stories
Movie • 1991
Jurgen van Doom
Exotica
Movie • 1994
Exotica Club Client (uncredited)
Crossed Over
Movie • 2002
Ethan Lowry
Conduct Unbecoming
Movie • 2011
Col. Fox
The Guardian
Movie • 1984
Rudy Simbro
Northern Lights
Movie • 1998
Ben Rubadue
The Wet Season
Movie • 2002
Uncle Rick
Wilby Wonderful
Movie • 2004
Mayor Brent Fisher
Cooking With Stella
Movie • 2010
H.E. Mr. Durand
Adoration
Movie • 2009
Passenger & Professor On-Line
Curtains
Movie • 1983
Monty
Nothing Personal
Movie • 1980
Kanook
Hooked on Speedman
Movie • 2008
Dietrich Baum
Riel
Movie • 1979
Howard
White Coats
Movie • 2004
Dr. Roger 'Tony' Toussant
Highpoint
Movie • 1982
Falco
Sugartime
Movie • 1995
Tony Accardo
Meatballs III: Summer Job
Movie • 1986
Huey, River Rat Leader
Leaving Normal
Movie • 1992
Leon
Love and Death on Long Island
Movie • 1998
Irving Buckmuller
Unstrung Heroes
Movie • 1995
Arthur Lidz
Caribe
Movie • 1987
Captain Burdoch
Me
Movie • 1975
In Like Flynn
Movie • 1985
Williams
Pale Saints
Movie • 1997
The Pirate
Strip Search
Movie • 1997
Tomas
What's Cooking?
Movie • 2000
Herb 'Herbie' Seelig
Act of Vengeance
Movie • 1986
Claude Vealey
Money for Nothing
Movie • 1993
Vincente Goldoni
Abroad
Movie • 2010
Lord Oldenberg
Hot Paint
Movie • 1988
Wilensky
Split Images
Movie • 1992
Walter Kouza
Bleacher Bums
Movie • 2001
Scorekeeper
Buried on Sunday
Movie • 1992
Dexter Lexcannon
Sugar
Movie • 2004
Stanley
Double Negative
Movie • 1980
Rollins
Elijah
Movie • 2008
Howard Pawley
Turk 182!
Movie • 1985
Man in wheelchair
Touched
Movie • 1999
Burt
Keeping the Promise
Movie • 1997
Hunter Ben Loomis
Hearts of Fire
Movie • 1987
Charlie Kelso
Hemingway vs. Callaghan
Movie • 2003
Max Perkins
Being Julia
Movie • 2004
Walter Gibbs
Camp Hollywood
Movie • 2004
Himself
Jimmy B. & Andre
Movie • 1980
Bruno
The Grift
Movie • 2008
Rusty
Hero
Movie • 1992
Winston
The Kidnapping of the President
Movie • 1980
Harvey Cannon
The Pianist
Movie • 1991
Josh & S.A.M.
Movie • 1993
Pizza Man
Mrs. Soffel
Movie • 1984
Guard Charlie Reynolds
The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery
Movie • 2000
Nero Wolfe
Bartleby
Movie • 2001
Ernest
If Looks Could Kill
Movie • 1996
Dr. Richard Boggs
The Mask of Zorro
Movie • 1998
Prison Warden
Barney's Version
Movie • 2010
Wedding Guest
Soup for One
Movie • 1982
Dr. Wexler
My Cousin Vinny
Movie • 1992
Sam Tipton
Breaking In
Movie • 1989
Vincent Tucci
Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang
Movie • 1999
Mr. Cooper / Louie Loser
Static
Movie • 2008
Mr. Linkletter
Let the Devil Wear Black
Movie • 1999
Bruce
Iron Eagle II
Movie • 1988
Sgt. Downs
Gone Fishin'
Movie • 1997
Kirk, Waiter (uncredited)
Bull
Movie • 2008
Roland Gow
Mr. Destiny
Movie • 1990
Guzelman
Beethoven's 2nd
Movie • 1993
Cliff Klamath
The Suicide Murders
Movie • 1985
Sid
Overdrawn at the Memory Bank
Movie • 1984
Gondol
In Passing
Movie • 1991
To Each His Own Cinema
Movie • 2007
(segment "Artaud Double Bill") (archive footage)
Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales
Movie • 2003
Dan Weisman
Sommersby
Movie • 1993
Lawyer Dawson
The Making of Nero Wolfe
Movie • 2004
self
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
Movie • 1985
Harold Chamberlain Banks
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TV • 2000
Joseph Greene / Joe Landers
The Twilight Zone
TV • 1985
Entourage
TV • 2004
Harvey Weingard
Joan of Arc
TV • 1999
Sir Robert de Baudricourt
Eureka
TV • 2006
Sheriff / Major William Cobb
Stargate SG-1
TV • 1997
Nerus
Boston Legal
TV • 2004
Ryan Myerson
Less Than Kind
TV • 2008
Sam Blecher
Seeing Things
TV • 1981
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
TV • 1996
Emily of New Moon
TV • 1998
Lofty John
The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour
TV • 2011
The Hire
TV • 2001
The Kidnapper
Race for the Bomb
TV • 1987
Général Leslie Groves
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
TV • 2001
Nero Wolfe
Sex Traffic
TV • 2004
Night Heat
TV • 1985
Sidestreet
TV • 1975
Andromeda
TV • 2000
Citizen Eight
Lexx
TV • 1997
Pa Gollean
Due South
TV • 1994
Pike
Due South
TV • 1994
Jasper Gutman
King of Kensington
TV • 1975