Known for Acting
Birthday
July 27, 1949
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
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.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Stargate SG-1

Entourage

Boston Legal

Andromeda

Eureka

The Twilight Zone

Lexx

Due South

Due South

Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal

Joan of Arc

A Nero Wolfe Mystery

The Hire

Night Heat

Less Than Kind

Emily of New Moon

King of Kensington

Sex Traffic

Seeing Things