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.
A Life Less Ordinary
1997
The Art of War
2000
To Each His Own Cinema
2007
Keeping the Promise
1997
The Vindicator
1986
The Mask of Zorro
1998
Dances with Wolves
1990
Where the Truth Lies
2005
Where the Heart Is
1990
Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales
2003
Cold Comfort
1989
Cooking With Stella
2010
WarGames
1983
Harriet the Spy
1996
Twins
1988
MouseHunt
1997
Hero
1992
Entrapment
1999
The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery
2000
My Cousin Vinny
1992
Cutthroat Island
1995
Blindness
2008
The Kidnapping of the President
1980
Sommersby
1993
Love and Death on Long Island
1998
The Hunt For the BTK Killer
2005
Of Unknown Origin
1983
It's a Boy Girl Thing
2006
Split Images
1992
Death Hunt
1981
Money for Nothing
1993
Buried on Sunday
1992
What's Cooking?
2000
Owning Mahowny
2003
Breaking In
1989
Beethoven's 2nd
1993
Soup for One
1982
Casino Jack
2010
George's Island
1989