Maury Chaykin

Maury Chaykin

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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Maury Chaykin Movies

Discover the best Maury Chaykin movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Maury Chaykin ranked by year and score.

1

Casino Jack (2010)

Comedy Crime Drama
Jack Abramoff had Washington figured out, or so he thought. The real-life super-lobbyist at the center of this darkly comic drama believed influence was a commodity you could package and...
Score 5.9
2

Owning Mahowny (2003)

Crime Drama Thriller
A Toronto banker with an impeccable reputation and a quiet demeanor leads a secret life fueled by gambling addiction. Within eighteen months, Dan Mahowny orchestrates what becomes Canada's largest bank...
Score 6.8
3

Mystery, Alaska (1999)

Comedy Drama
In a remote Alaskan town, the weekly pond hockey game isn't just a pastime, it's the heartbeat of the community. When a magazine profile lands the local squad an exhibition...
Score 6.3
4

The Sweet Hereafter (1997)

Drama
When a school bus plunges off a mountain road in rural British Columbia, killing most of its young passengers, a slick personal-injury lawyer descends on the grieving town with promises...
Score 6.9
5

Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)

Crime Drama Mystery
Los Angeles, 1948. Easy Rawlins needs money for his mortgage, so when a white stranger offers cash to find a missing woman rumored to be hiding in the city's Black...
Score 6.5
6

Exotica (1994)

Drama
Atom Egoyan's intricate character study unfolds across Toronto's Exotica nightclub, where desire and regret intersect in the shadows. A lonely tax auditor becomes fixated on a dancer while her jilted...
Score 6.6
7

My Cousin Vinny (1992)

Comedy Drama
When two young men face a murder rap in small-town Alabama, one calls his only advantage: a personal injury lawyer from Brooklyn who just barely scraped through the bar exam....
Score 7.5
8

Dances with Wolves (1990)

Adventure Drama Western
A Union soldier, broken by the carnage of the Civil War, requests a posting at the furthest edge of the American frontier, expecting to find nothing but empty land. What...
Score 7.8
9

WarGames (1983)

Drama Science Fiction Thriller
A bored Seattle teenager with a gift for computers goes poking around restricted networks looking for free games. He finds something far worse: a Pentagon war simulation program that does...
Score 7.1

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Maury Chaykin are Casino Jack, Owning Mahowny, and Mystery, Alaska.
How many movies and TV shows has Maury Chaykin starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 9 titles starring Maury Chaykin, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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Yes! The overall filmography starring Maury Chaykin maintains a strong average user rating of 6.8 out of 10 across all tracked titles.