Maury Chaykin
Actor
61 years (Jul 27, 1949 – Jul 27, 2010)Brooklyn, New York, USA
Known for
Maury Chaykin counts as a veteran of both film and television who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. 26 was the age at the first credit. Most of the work sits in drama. The count stands at 101 titles, and the range inside it is wide. In cinemas, 'Dances with Wolves' is the work that stuck — Major Fambrough, specifically. 'The Mask of Zorro' is another title that gets mentioned.
Maury Chaykin
Actor
Known for
Maury Chaykin counts as a veteran of both film and television who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. 26 was the age at the first credit. Most of the work sits in drama. The count stands at 101 titles, and the range inside it is wide. In cinemas, 'Dances with Wolves' is the work that stuck — Major Fambrough, specifically. 'The Mask of Zorro' is another title that gets mentioned.
86 Movies
Plays Conrad Greene
Entrapment
1999
Plays Major Fambrough
Dances with Wolves
1990
Plays Prison Warden
The Mask of Zorro
1998
Plays Burt Klane
Twins
1988
Plays Sam Tipton
My Cousin Vinny
1992
Plays Sally Sanmarco
Where the Truth Lies
2005
Plays Alexander Falko
MouseHunt
1997
Plays Accountant
Blindness
2008
Plays Stan Deane
It's a Boy Girl Thing
2006
Plays Jim Sting
WarGames
1983
Plays Frank Capella
The Art of War
2000
Plays Winston
Hero
1992
Plays Lawyer Dawson
Sommersby
1993
Plays John Reed
Cutthroat Island
1995
Plays Guzelman
Mr. Destiny
1990
Plays Cliff Klamath
Beethoven's 2nd
1993
Plays Matthew Terell
Devil in a Blue Dress
1995
Plays Bailey Pruitt
Mystery, Alaska
1999
Plays Wendell Walker
The Sweet Hereafter
1997
Plays Ernest
Bartleby
2001
Plays Tod Johnson
A Life Less Ordinary
1997
Plays Frank Perlin
Owning Mahowny
2003
Plays Falco
Highpoint
1984
Plays Passenger & Professor On-Line
Adoration
2009
Plays Clarence
Death Hunt
1981
Plays Guard Charlie Reynolds
Mrs. Soffel
1984
Plays Col. Fox
Conduct Unbecoming
2011
Plays Pool Player
The Bedroom Window
1987
Plays Mr. Linkletter
Static
2008
Plays Sgt. Downs
Iron Eagle II
1988
Plays Big Tony
Casino Jack
2010
Plays Vinny
DEFCON-4
1985
Plays Harry
Where the Heart Is
1990
Plays Billy
Jerry and Tom
1998
Plays Lawrence
Harry & Son
1984
Plays Dan Errol
Of Unknown Origin
1983
Plays Huey, River Rat Leader
Meatballs III: Summer Job
1986
Plays Donald Rossi
Plan B
2002
Plays Roger Keane
Millennium
1989
Plays Vincente Goldoni
Money for Nothing
1993
Plays Walter Gibbs
Being Julia
2004
Plays Freeborn Gage
Stars & Bars
1988
Plays Harold Cara
Camilla
1994
Plays Marchais
Nowhere to Hide
1987
Plays Dr. Roger 'Tony' Toussant
White Coats
2004
Plays Monty
Curtains
1983
Plays Irving Buckmuller
Love and Death on Long Island
1998
Plays Jonathan Trask
Wild Thing
1987
Plays Lyle Harris
Heavens Fall
2006
Plays Kanook
Nothing Personal
1980
15 TV Shows
Plays Nero Wolfe
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
2001
Plays Sam Blecher
Less Than Kind
2008
Plays Harvey Weingard
Entourage
2004
Plays Sir Robert de Baudricourt
Joan of Arc
1999
Plays Nerus
Stargate SG-1
1997
Plays Pike
Due South
1994
Plays The Kidnapper
The Hire
2001
Plays Joseph Greene / Joe Landers
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Sheriff / Major William Cobb
Eureka
2006
Plays Ryan Myerson
Boston Legal
2004
Plays Lofty John
Emily of New Moon
1998
Plays Citizen Eight
Andromeda
2000
Plays Pa Gollean
Lexx
1997
Plays Gondol
American Playhouse
1982
Plays Rudy
La Femme Nikita
1997
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Conduct Unbecoming
Col. Fox
2011
Casino Jack
Big Tony
2010
Cooking With Stella
H.E. Mr. Durand
2010
Adoration
Passenger & Professor On-Line
2009
Hooked on Speedman
Dietrich Baum
2008
Less Than Kind
Sam Blecher · 26 episodes
2008–
Static
Mr. Linkletter
2008
Blindness
Accountant
2008
The Grift
Rusty
2008
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maury Chaykin still alive?
Maury Chaykin passed away on July 27, 2010 at age 61.
What are the most famous roles of Maury Chaykin?
Maury Chaykin is best known for roles in Dances with Wolves, The Mask of Zorro, Twins.
How many movies has Maury Chaykin been in?
Over a 35-year career (since 1975), Maury Chaykin has appeared in 86 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was Maury Chaykin's first movie?
The career of Maury Chaykin began with Me (1975).
What is Maury Chaykin's most recent movie or series?
Maury Chaykin's most recent release is Conduct Unbecoming, which premiered on December 20, 2011.
What TV shows has Maury Chaykin appeared in?
On television, Maury Chaykin has appeared in Stargate SG-1, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Eureka, Entourage.
Maury Chaykin
1949-07-27 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
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.