Maury Chaykin
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.
Acting
Movie
Dances with Wolves
as Major Fambrough
1990
Movie
The Mask of Zorro
as Prison Warden
1998
Movie
Twins
as Burt Klane
1988
Movie
Entrapment
as Conrad Greene
1999
Movie
WarGames
as Jim Sting
1983
Movie
My Cousin Vinny
as Sam Tipton
1992
TV
Stargate SG-1
as Nerus
1997
TV
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Joseph Greene / Joe Landers
2000
Movie
Blindness
as Accountant
2008
Movie
MouseHunt
as Alexander Falko
1997
Movie
It's a Boy Girl Thing
as Stan Deane
2006
Movie
Beethoven's 2nd
as Cliff Klamath
1993
TV
Eureka
as Sheriff / Major William Cobb
2006
TV
Entourage
as Harvey Weingard
2004
Movie
Cutthroat Island
as John Reed
1995
Movie
The Art of War
as Frank Capella
2000
Movie
Hero
as Winston
1992
Movie
A Life Less Ordinary
as Tod Johnson
1997
Movie
Barney's Version
as Wedding Guest
2010
Movie
Devil in a Blue Dress
as Matthew Terell
1995
Movie
The Sweet Hereafter
as Wendell Walker
1997
Movie
Sommersby
as Lawyer Dawson
1993
TV
Boston Legal
as Ryan Myerson
2004
Movie
Casino Jack
as Big Tony
2010