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