
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.

Dances with Wolves
1990 · as Major Fambrough

The Mask of Zorro
1998 · as Prison Warden

WarGames
1983 · as Jim Sting

Entrapment
1999 · as Conrad Greene

My Cousin Vinny
1992 · as Sam Tipton

Twins
1988 · as Burt Klane

Blindness
2008 · as Accountant

Cutthroat Island
1995 · as John Reed

Sommersby
1993 · as Lawyer Dawson

MouseHunt
1997 · as Alexander Falko

Exotica
1994 · as Exotica Club Client (uncredited)

It's a Boy Girl Thing
2006 · as Stan Deane

Beethoven's 2nd
1993 · as Cliff Klamath

The Art of War
2000 · as Frank Capella

Hero
1992 · as Winston

Harriet the Spy
1996 · as Holiday Pageant Director (uncredited)

Death Hunt
1981 · as Clarence

Mystery, Alaska
1999 · as Bailey Pruitt