Maury Chaykin

Actor

July 27, 1949 — July 27, 2010 (61 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • It's a Boy Girl Thing
    It's a Boy Girl Thing2006
  • Cutthroat Island
    Cutthroat Island1995
  • Where the Truth Lies
    Where the Truth Lies2005
  • Casino Jack
    Casino Jack2010
  • Andromeda
    Andromeda5 seasons
  • Lexx
    Lexx4 seasons
  • Iron Eagle II
    Iron Eagle II1988
  • Crime Story
    Crime Story2 seasons
  • What's Cooking?
    What's Cooking?2000
  • White Coats
    White Coats2004
  • DEFCON-4
    DEFCON-41985
  • Bartleby
    Bartleby2001
  • Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
    Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal4 seasons
  • The Kidnapping of the President
    The Kidnapping of the President1980
  • Crossed Over
    Crossed Over2002
  • Static
    Static2008
  • Keeping the Promise
    Keeping the Promise1997
  • The Grift
    The Grift2008
  • Conduct Unbecoming
    Conduct Unbecoming2011

Known For

  • Dances with Wolves
    Dances with Wolves1990
  • Entrapment
    Entrapment1999
  • My Cousin Vinny
    My Cousin Vinny1992
  • Mousehunt
    Mousehunt1997
  • Blindness
    Blindness2008
  • Cutthroat Island
    Cutthroat Island1995
  • The Art of War
    The Art of War2000
  • It's a Boy Girl Thing
    It's a Boy Girl Thing2006
  • Devil in a Blue Dress
    Devil in a Blue Dress1995
  • The Sweet Hereafter
    The Sweet Hereafter1997
  • Owning Mahowny
    Owning Mahowny2003
  • Mystery, Alaska
    Mystery, Alaska1999
  • Hero
    Hero1992
  • Where the Truth Lies
    Where the Truth Lies2005
  • Hostage
    Hostage2002
  • Nero Wolfe (2001)
    Nero Wolfe (2001)2 seasons
  • Mr. Destiny
    Mr. Destiny1990
  • The Adjuster
    The Adjuster1991
  • DEFCON-4
    DEFCON-41985
  • Iron Eagle II
    Iron Eagle II1988

Filmography

2011
Conduct Unbecoming · as Col. FoxOn Plex
2010
Casino Jack · as Big TonyOn Plex
2010
Barney's Version · as Wedding Guest
2010
Abroad · as Lord Oldenberg
2010
2009
Cooking with Stella · as H.e. Mr. Durand
2008
Hooked on Speedman · as Dietrich Baum
2008
Bull · as Roland Gow
2008
Less Than Kind · as Sam Blecher
2008
Of Murder and Memory · as John Emory
2008
Blindness · as Accountant
2008
Static · as Mr. LinkletterOn Plex
2008
The Grift · as RustyOn Plex
2008
Adoration · as Passenger & Professor On-Line
2007
To Each His Own Cinema · as (segment "artaud Double Bill") (archive Footage)
2007
Elijah · as Howard Pawley
2007
Superstorm · as Senator Wallace
2007
The Dark Years · as Cast
2006
It's a Boy Girl Thing · as Stan DeaneOn Plex
2006
Heavens Fall · as Lyle Harris
2006
Eureka · as Sheriff / Major William Cobb
2006
At the Hotel · as Jerry Mitchell
2005
The Hunt for the BTK Killer · as Robert Beattie
2005
Where the Truth Lies · as Sally SanmarcoOn Plex
2004
Being Julia · as Walter Gibbs
2004
2004
Boston Legal · as Ryan Myerson
2004
Wilby Wonderful · as Mayor Brent Fisher
2004
White Coats · as Dr. Roger 'tony' ToussantOn Plex
2004
Entourage · as Harvey Weingard
2004
Sugar · as Stanley
2003
Owning Mahowny · as Frank Perlin
2003
2003
2002
The Eleventh Hour (2002) · as Dr. Jackson
2002
Hostage · as The Kidnapper
2002
Past Perfect · as Chuck
2002
Crossed Over · as Ethan LowryOn Plex
2001
Plan B · as Donald Rossi
2001
On Their Knees · as Norman
2001
Bleacher Bums · as Scorekeeper
2001
The Hire · as The Kidnapper
2001
2001
Trailer Park Boys · as Chief Of Police
2001
Nero Wolfe (2001) · as Nero Wolfe
2001
Bartleby · as ErnestOn Plex
2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation · as Joseph Greene / Joe Landers
2000
Andromeda · as Citizen EightOn Plex
2000
The Art of War · as Frank Capella
2000
What's Cooking? · as Herb 'herbie' SeeligOn Plex
2000
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
1998
Jerry and Tom · as Billy
1998
Made in Canada · as Captain Mcgee
1998
The Mask of Zorro · as Prison Warden
1998
Emily of New Moon (1998) · as Lofty John
1997
Mousehunt · as Alexander Falko
1997
A Life Less Ordinary · as Tod Johnson
1997
The Sweet Hereafter · as Wendell Walker
1997
Pale Saints · as The Pirate
1997
Northern Lights · as Ben Rubadue
1997
Stargate SG-1 · as Nerus
1997
Gone Fishin' · as Kirk, Waiter (uncredited)
1997
Strip Search · as Tomas
1997
La Femme Nikita · as Rudy
1997
Keeping the Promise · as Hunter Ben LoomisOn Plex
1997
Love and Death on Long Island · as Irving Buckmuller
1996
Lexx · as Pa GolleanOn Plex
1996
1996
Harriet the Spy · as Holiday Pageant Director (uncredited)
1996
If Looks Could Kill · as Dr. Richard Boggs
1996
Tracey Takes On... · as Kurt Rasmussen
1995
Cutthroat Island · as John ReedOn Plex
1995
Sugartime · as Tony Accardo
1995
Devil in a Blue Dress · as Matthew Terell
1995
Unstrung Heroes · as Arthur Lidz
1995
Donald Brittain: Filmmaker · as Hal C. Banks
1994
Camilla · as Harold Cara
1994
Whale Music · as Desmond Howl
1994
Exotica · as Exotica Club Client (uncredited)
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
Matrix · as Charles Meeks
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
Conspiracy of Silence · as D'arcy Bancroft, Dwayne Johnston's Lawyer
1991
The Adjuster · as Bubba
1991
Montréal vu par... · as Jurgen Van Doom
1991
1990
Dances with Wolves · as Major Fambrough
1990
Mr. Destiny · as Guzelman
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. DownsOn Plex
1988
Hot Paint · as Wilensky
1988
Stars and Bars · as Freeborn Gage
1988
Higher Education · as Guido
1987
Caribe · as Captain Burdoch
1987
Hearts of Fire · as Charlie Kelso
1987
Diamonds · as Murray Wolf
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
1987
Street Legal · as Ben Tochet
1987
Future Block · as Cast
1986
Meatballs III: Summer Job · as Huey, River Rat Leader
1986
Adderly · as Russian Agent
1986
Crime Story · as Steven KordoOn Plex
1986
Act of Vengeance · as Claude Vealey
1986
The Vindicator · as Burt Arthus
1985
1985
In Like Flynn · as Williams
1985
DEFCON-4 · as VinnyOn Plex
1985
Turk 182 · as Man In Wheelchair
1985
1985
1984
Mrs. Soffel · as Guard Charlie Reynolds
1984
Hockey Night · as Bum Johnston
1984
The Guardian · as Rudy Simbro
1984
1984
1984
Harry & Son · as Lawrence
1983
1983
Of Unknown Origin · as Dan Errol
1983
WarGames · as Jim Sting
1983
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye · as Lt. Copernik
1983
Curtains · as Monty
1982
Highpoint · as Falco
1982
Soup for One · as Dr. Wexler
1981
1981
Death Hunt · as Clarence
1980
American Playhouse · as Gondol
1980
The Kidnapping of the President · as Harvey CannonOn Plex
1980
Double Negative · as Rollins
1980
Nothing Personal · as Kanook
1979
Riel · as Howard
1979
The Great Detective · as Keynes
1977
ABC Weekend Special · as Mousey
1976
SHErlock (2023) · as Cast
1975

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