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Aliases: Мори Чайкин

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA

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Movie Involvements: 65

TV Involvements: 6


Most Famous Work

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.

Most Famous Work

Stargate SG-1
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8

Stargate SG-1

(1997) Nerus
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
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8

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

(2000) Joseph Greene / Joe Landers
The Hire
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8

The Hire

(2001) The Kidnapper
Andromeda
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7

Andromeda

(2000) Citizen Eight
Joan of Arc
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7

Joan of Arc

(1999) Sir Robert de Baudricourt
The Mask of Zorro
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7

The Mask of Zorro

(1998) Prison Warden
Entrapment
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6

Entrapment

(1999) Conrad Greene
Dances with Wolves
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8

Dances with Wolves

(1990) Major Fambrough

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2011 Col. Fox
N/A
2010 Wedding Guest
Big Tony
H.E. Mr. Durand
Lord Oldenberg
2009 Passenger & Professor On-Line
2008 Dietrich Baum
Roland Gow
Sam Blecher
Mr. Linkletter
Howard Pawley
Accountant
Rusty
2007 (segment "Artaud Double Bill") (archive footage)
2006 Lyle Harris
Sheriff / Major William Cobb
Stan Deane
N/A
2005 Robert Beattie
Sally Sanmarco
2004 Himself
N/A
Ryan Myerson
Mayor Brent Fisher
Walter Gibbs
N/A
Stanley
Dr. Roger 'Tony' Toussant
2003 N/A
Frank Perlin
Max Perkins
2002 The Kidnapper
Uncle Rick
Ethan Lowry
2001 Norman
Marcello
The Kidnapper
Nero Wolfe
Ernest
Donald Rossi
2000 Joseph Greene / Joe Landers
Citizen Eight
Frank Capella
Nero Wolfe
Herb 'Herbie' Seelig
1999 Mr. Cooper / Louie Loser
Bailey Pruitt
Burt
Sir Robert de Baudricourt
Conrad Greene
Bruce
1998 Billy
Prison Warden
Irving Buckmuller
Ben Rubadue
N/A
1997 Alexander Falko
Tod Johnson
Wendell Walker
Nerus
Kirk, Waiter (uncredited)
Pa Gollean
Tomas
Hunter Ben Loomis
The Pirate
1996 N/A
Holiday Pageant Director (uncredited)
Dr. Richard Boggs
1995 John Reed
Tony Accardo
Arthur Lidz
Matthew Terell
1994 N/A
Harold Cara
Desmond Howl
Pike
Jasper Gutman
1993 Cliff Klamath
Pizza Man
Vincente Goldoni
Lawyer Dawson
1992 Winston
Leon
Sam Tipton
Walter Kouza
1991 Bubba
N/A
Jurgen van Doom
N/A
1990 Guzelman
Major Fambrough
Harry
1989 Vincent Tucci
Floyd Lucas
Roger Keane
Mr. Droonfield
1988 Burt Klane
Sgt. Downs
Wilensky
Freeborn Gage
1987 Captain Burdoch
Charlie Kelso
Marchais
Jonathan Trask
Général Leslie Groves
Pool Player
1986 Huey, River Rat Leader
Claude Vealey
Burt Arthus
1985 N/A
Williams
Vinny
Man in wheelchair
N/A
Sid
1984 Guard Charlie Reynolds
Bum Johnston
Rudy Simbro
Gondol
Lawrence
1983 Dan Errol
Jim Sting
Monty
1982 Falco
Dr. Wexler
1981 N/A
Clarence
1980 Harvey Cannon
Rollins
Kanook
Bruno
1979 Howard
1975 N/A
N/A
Year Character Movie/Tv

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