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Known For
Acting
Birthday
July 27, 1949
Died
July 27, 2010
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Also Known As
- Мори Чайкин
Maury Chaykin
0.9 Popularity
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, Chaykin 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.
Known For
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Col. Fox
Conduct Unbecoming
2011
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0.0
The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour
2011
7.0
Wedding Guest
Barney's Version
2010
5.8
Big Tony
Casino Jack
2010
3.8
H.E. Mr. Durand
Cooking With Stella
2010
5.0
Lord Oldenberg
Abroad
2010
5.9
Passenger & Professor On-Line
Adoration
2009
0.0
Dietrich Baum
Hooked on Speedman
2008
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3.0
Roland Gow
Bull
2008
7.0
Sam Blecher
Less Than Kind
2008
Credits
Conduct Unbecoming
as Col. Fox
2011
0.0
🎬
The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour
2011
0.0
Barney's Version
as Wedding Guest
2010
7.0
Casino Jack
as Big Tony
2010
5.8
Cooking With Stella
as H.E. Mr. Durand
2010
3.8
Abroad
as Lord Oldenberg
2010
5.0
Adoration
as Passenger & Professor On-Line
2009
5.9
Hooked on Speedman
as Dietrich Baum
2008
0.0
🎬
Bull
as Roland Gow
2008
3.0
Less Than Kind
as Sam Blecher
2008
7.0
Static
as Mr. Linkletter
2008
3.5
Elijah
as Howard Pawley
2008
0.0
Blindness
as Accountant
2008
6.5
The Grift
as Rusty
2008
4.3
To Each His Own Cinema
as (segment "Artaud Double Bill") (archive footage)
2007
6.5
Heavens Fall
as Lyle Harris
2006
6.9
Eureka
as Sheriff / Major William Cobb
2006
7.8
It's a Boy Girl Thing
as Stan Deane
2006
6.5
The Hunt For the BTK Killer
as Robert Beattie
2005
5.2
Where the Truth Lies
as Sally Sanmarco
2005
6.2
Camp Hollywood
as Himself
2004
0.0
Sex Traffic
2004
6.7
Boston Legal
as Ryan Myerson
2004
7.9
Wilby Wonderful
as Mayor Brent Fisher
2004
5.7
Being Julia
as Walter Gibbs
2004
6.5
Entourage
2004
7.3
The Making of Nero Wolfe
as self
2004
8.0
Sugar
as Stanley
2004
4.9
White Coats
as Dr. Roger 'Tony' Toussant
2004
5.0
Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales
as Dan Weisman
2003
7.8
Owning Mahowny
as Frank Perlin
2003
6.7
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Hemingway vs. Callaghan
as Max Perkins
2003
0.0
Hostage
as The Kidnapper
2002
6.5
The Wet Season
as Uncle Rick
2002
3.5
Crossed Over
as Ethan Lowry
2002
4.7
🎬
On Their Knees
as Norman
2001
2.0
Bleacher Bums
as Scorekeeper
2001
6.5
Varian's War
as Marcello
2001
6.1
The Hire
as The Kidnapper
2001
7.6
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
as Nero Wolfe
2001
7.8
Bartleby
as Ernest
2001
5.9
Plan B
as Donald Rossi
2001
4.3
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Joseph Greene / Joe Landers
2000
7.6
Andromeda
as Citizen Eight
2000
7.1
The Art of War
as Frank Capella
2000
5.7
The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery
as Nero Wolfe
2000
8.1
What's Cooking?
as Herb 'Herbie' Seelig
2000
5.6
Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang
as Mr. Cooper / Louie Loser
1999
3.6
Mystery, Alaska
as Bailey Pruitt
1999
6.3
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Touched
as Burt
1999
0.0
Joan of Arc
as Sir Robert de Baudricourt
1999
6.5
Entrapment
as Conrad Greene
1999
6.2
Let the Devil Wear Black
as Bruce
1999
4.1
Jerry and Tom
as Billy
1998
6.1
The Mask of Zorro
as Prison Warden
1998
6.6
Love and Death on Long Island
as Irving Buckmuller
1998
6.4
Northern Lights
as Ben Rubadue
1998
6.0
Emily of New Moon
as Lofty John
1998
8.8
MouseHunt
as Alexander Falko
1997
6.5
A Life Less Ordinary
as Tod Johnson
1997
6.1
The Sweet Hereafter
as Wendell Walker
1997
6.9
Stargate SG-1
as Nerus
1997
8.3
Gone Fishin'
as Kirk, Waiter (uncredited)
1997
4.8
Lexx
as Pa Gollean
1997
7.1
Strip Search
as Tomas
1997
2.0
Keeping the Promise
as Hunter Ben Loomis
1997
5.5
🎬
Pale Saints
as The Pirate
1997
2.0
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
1996
6.9
Harriet the Spy
as Holiday Pageant Director (uncredited)
1996
6.0
If Looks Could Kill
as Dr. Richard Boggs
1996
1.0
Cutthroat Island
as John Reed
1995
5.8
Sugartime
as Tony Accardo
1995
5.9
Devil in a Blue Dress
as Matthew Terell
1995
6.5
Unstrung Heroes
as Arthur Lidz
1995
5.9
Camilla
as Harold Cara
1994
5.7
Whale Music
as Desmond Howl
1994
5.6
Exotica
as Exotica Club Client (uncredited)
1994
6.6
Due South
as Pike
1994
7.6
Due South
as Jasper Gutman
1994
7.6
Beethoven's 2nd
as Cliff Klamath
1993
5.5
Josh and S.A.M.
as Pizza Man
1993
4.7
Money for Nothing
as Vincente Goldoni
1993
5.5
Sommersby
as Lawyer Dawson
1993
6.3
Hero
as Winston
1992
6.3
Buried on Sunday
as Dexter Lexcannon
1992
10.0
Leaving Normal
as Leon
1992
6.2
My Cousin Vinny
as Sam Tipton
1992
7.5
Split Images
as Walter Kouza
1992
0.0
The Adjuster
as Bubba
1991
6.1
Montreal Stories
as Jurgen van Doom
1991
5.0
In Passing
1991
7.0
The Pianist
1991
6.5
Mr. Destiny
as Guzelman
1990
6.3
Dances with Wolves
as Major Fambrough
1990
7.8
Where the Heart Is
as Harry
1990
6.1
Breaking In
as Vincent Tucci
1989
5.7
Cold Comfort
as Floyd Lucas
1989
5.6
Millennium
as Roger Keane
1989
5.3
George's Island
as Mr. Droonfield
1989
6.5
Twins
as Burt Klane
1988
6.0
Iron Eagle II
as Sgt. Downs
1988
4.5
Hot Paint
as Wilensky
1988
0.0
Stars & Bars
as Freeborn Gage
1988
4.4
Caribe
as Captain Burdoch
1987
2.7
Hearts of Fire
as Charlie Kelso
1987
3.8
Nowhere to Hide
as Marchais
1987
6.3
Wild Thing
as Jonathan Trask
1987
5.6
🎬
Race for the Bomb
as Général Leslie Groves
1987
0.0
The Bedroom Window
as Pool Player
1987
6.3
Meatballs III: Summer Job
as Huey, River Rat Leader
1986
4.3
Act of Vengeance
as Claude Vealey
1986
5.6
The Vindicator
as Burt Arthus
1986
4.4
The Twilight Zone
1985
7.8
In Like Flynn
as Williams
1985
0.0
DEFCON-4
as Vinny
1985
4.4
Turk 182!
as Man in wheelchair
1985
5.8
Night Heat
1985
6.6
🎬
The Suicide Murders
as Sid
1985
0.0
Mrs. Soffel
as Guard Charlie Reynolds
1984
6.0
Hockey Night
as Bum Johnston
1984
5.9
The Guardian
as Rudy Simbro
1984
4.2
Overdrawn at the Memory Bank
as Gondol
1984
2.7
Harry & Son
as Lawrence
1984
5.8
Of Unknown Origin
as Dan Errol
1983
5.8
WarGames
as Jim Sting
1983
7.1
Curtains
as Monty
1983
5.3
Highpoint
as Falco
1982
4.8
Soup for One
as Dr. Wexler
1982
5.4
Seeing Things
1981
5.0
Death Hunt
as Clarence
1981
6.6
The Kidnapping of the President
as Harvey Cannon
1980
4.6
Double Negative
as Rollins
1980
3.3
Nothing Personal
as Kanook
1980
5.7
Jimmy B. & Andre
as Bruno
1980
0.0
Riel
as Howard
1979
0.0
King of Kensington
1975
4.8
Sidestreet
1975
5.0
🎬
Me
1975
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