Biography

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.

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View CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

2000Series
7.6
View Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1

Stargate SG-1

1997Series
8.3
View Entourage
Entourage

Entourage

2004Series
7.4
View Due South
Due South

Due South

1994Series
7.6
View Boston Legal
Boston Legal

Boston Legal

2004Series
7.9
View Eureka
Eureka

Eureka

2006Series
7.7
View Andromeda
Andromeda

Andromeda

2000Series
7.1
View The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone

1985Series
7.8
View Lexx
Lexx

Lexx

1997Series
7.0
View Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal

Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal

1996Series
6.9
View Dances with Wolves
Dances with Wolves

Dances with Wolves

1990Film
7.8
View A Nero Wolfe Mystery
A Nero Wolfe Mystery

A Nero Wolfe Mystery

2001Series
7.8