
Maury Chaykin
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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
Credits

Dances with Wolves (1990)
as Major Fambrough

WarGames (1983)
as Jim Sting

The Mask of Zorro (1998)
as Prison Warden

Entrapment (1999)
as Conrad Greene

My Cousin Vinny (1992)
as Sam Tipton

Twins (1988)
as Burt Klane

Exotica (1994)
as Exotica Club Client (uncredited)

Cutthroat Island (1995)
as John Reed

MouseHunt (1997)
as Alexander Falko

Sommersby (1993)
as Lawyer Dawson

Millennium (1989)
as Roger Keane

Beethoven's 2nd (1993)
as Cliff Klamath

Blindness (2008)
as Accountant

It's a Boy Girl Thing (2006)
as Stan Deane

The Art of War (2000)
as Frank Capella

Owning Mahowny (2003)
as Frank Perlin

Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)
as Matthew Terell

Death Hunt (1981)
as Clarence

Mystery, Alaska (1999)
as Bailey Pruitt

Hero (1992)
as Winston

Being Julia (2004)
as Walter Gibbs

Mr. Destiny (1990)
as Guzelman

Gone Fishin' (1997)
as Kirk, Waiter (uncredited)

Harriet the Spy (1996)
as Holiday Pageant Director (uncredited)

Casino Jack (2010)
as Big Tony

Where the Truth Lies (2005)
as Sally Sanmarco

To Each His Own Cinema (2007)
as (segment "Artaud Double Bill") (archive footage)

A Life Less Ordinary (1997)
as Tod Johnson

Barney's Version (2010)
as Wedding Guest

The Sweet Hereafter (1997)
as Wendell Walker

Mrs. Soffel (1984)
as Guard Charlie Reynolds

Harry & Son (1984)
as Lawrence

The Bedroom Window (1987)
as Pool Player

Iron Eagle II (1988)
as Sgt. Downs

Stars & Bars (1988)
as Freeborn Gage

Where the Heart Is (1990)
as Harry

Heavens Fall (2006)
as Lyle Harris

Josh & S.A.M. (1993)
as Pizza Man

Wild Thing (1987)
as Jonathan Trask

The Adjuster (1991)
as Bubba

Highpoint (1982)
as Falco

Whale Music (1994)
as Desmond Howl

White Coats (2004)
as Dr. Roger 'Tony' Toussant

Adoration (2009)
as Passenger & Professor On-Line

Of Unknown Origin (1983)
as Dan Errol

Static (2008)
as Mr. Linkletter

Bartleby (2001)
as Ernest

Sugartime (1995)
as Tony Accardo

Curtains (1983)
as Monty

Money for Nothing (1993)
as Vincente Goldoni

Leaving Normal (1992)
as Leon

The Grift (2008)
as Rusty

Jerry and Tom (1998)
as Billy

Breaking In (1989)
as Vincent Tucci

Conduct Unbecoming (2011)
as Col. Fox

The Vindicator (1986)
as Burt Arthus

Hockey Night (1984)
as Bum Johnston

Meatballs III: Summer Job (1986)
as Huey, River Rat Leader

Hot Paint (1988)
as Wilensky

Unstrung Heroes (1995)
as Arthur Lidz

Nothing Personal (1980)
as Kanook

Soup for One (1982)
as Dr. Wexler

The Hunt for the BTK Killer (2005)
as Robert Beattie
Bull (2008)
as Roland Gow

Varian's War (2001)
as Marcello

Plan B (2002)
as Donald Rossi

Act of Vengeance (1986)
as Claude Vealey

Turk 182! (1985)
as Man in wheelchair

Split Images (1992)
as Walter Kouza

DEFCON-4 (1985)
as Vinny

Nowhere to Hide (1987)
as Marchais

Camilla (1994)
as Harold Cara
Pale Saints (1997)
as The Pirate

What's Cooking? (2000)
as Herb 'Herbie' Seelig

The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2000)
as Nero Wolfe

Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang (1999)
as Mr. Cooper / Louie Loser

Sugar (2004)
as Stanley

The Guardian (1984)
as Rudy Simbro

Bleacher Bums (2001)
as Scorekeeper

The Pianist (1991)
Actor

Let the Devil Wear Black (1999)
as Bruce

The Wet Season (2002)
as Uncle Rick

Hearts of Fire (1987)
as Charlie Kelso
On Their Knees (2001)
as Norman

Caribe (1987)
as Captain Burdoch

Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales (2003)
as Dan Weisman

Jimmy B. & Andre (1980)
as Bruno

Hostage (2002)
as The Kidnapper

George's Island (1989)
as Mr. Droonfield

Crossed Over (2002)
as Ethan Lowry

Double Negative (1980)
as Rollins

Cold Comfort (1989)
as Floyd Lucas

Love and Death on Long Island (1998)
as Irving Buckmuller
Hemingway vs. Callaghan (2003)
as Max Perkins

Strip Search (1997)
as Tomas

Northern Lights (1998)
as Ben Rubadue

In Like Flynn (1985)
as Williams

Overdrawn at the Memory Bank (1984)
as Gondol

Riel (1979)
as Howard

If Looks Could Kill (1996)
as Dr. Richard Boggs

Camp Hollywood (2004)
as Himself

Wilby Wonderful (2004)
as Mayor Brent Fisher

Buried on Sunday (1992)
as Dexter Lexcannon

The Kidnapping of the President (1980)
as Harvey Cannon

Elijah (2008)
as Howard Pawley

Touched (1999)
as Burt

Montreal Stories (1991)
as Jurgen van Doom

Cooking With Stella (2010)
as H.E. Mr. Durand
Me (1975)
Actor

Abroad (2010)
as Lord Oldenberg

Keeping the Promise (1997)
as Hunter Ben Loomis

In Passing (1991)
Actor
The Suicide Murders (1985)
as Sid

Hooked on Speedman (2008)
as Dietrich Baum

Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks (1985)
as Harold Chamberlain Banks

The Making of Nero Wolfe (2004)
as self





