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Maury Chaykin
A versatile and eccentric character actor, Maury Chaykin leaves an indelible mark on Canadian cinema through his unforgettable performances—from the brilliant detective Nero Wolfe to the countless quirky roles that defined his career.
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In short · Acted for five decades — 86 credits.
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Biography
Maury Alan Chaykin was an American-Canadian actor known for his distinctive presence in Canadian cinema. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of detective Nero Wolfe in the television series *A Nero Wolfe Mystery* (2001–2002), based on the characters created by Rex Stout. Chaykin was a versatile character actor, appearing in numerous films and television programs throughout his career. Described as "one of the most recognizable faces in Canadian cinema," he was celebrated for his memorable and often eccentric roles.
Filmography · 86 of 86
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Actor
86 credits
Conduct Unbecoming(2011)
Col. Fox
FilmLe mystère Egoyan(2010)
Actor
Film
The Grift(2008)
Rusty
Film
Static(2008)
Mr. Linkletter
FilmProduction Office(2008)
Shelly
FilmBull(2008)
Roland Gow
Film
Hooked on Speedman(2008)
Dietrich Baum
Film
Blindness(2008)
Accountant
Film
Less Than Kind(2008)
Sam Blecher
TV
The Dark Years(2007)
Actor
TV
Superstorm(2007)
Senator Wallace
TV
It's a Boy Girl Thing(2006)
Stan Deane
Film
Heavens Fall(2006)
Lyle Harris
Film
The Hunt for the BTK Killer(2005)
Robert Beattie
Film
Where the Truth Lies(2005)
Sally Sanmarco
Film
Being Julia(2004)
Walter Gibbs
Film
Sex Traffic(2004)
Ernie Dwight
TV
White Coats(2004)
Dr. Roger 'Tony' Toussant
Film
Owning Mahowny(2003)
Frank Perlin
Film
Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales(2003)
Dan Weisman
Film
Crossed Over(2002)
Ethan Lowry
Film
Hostage(2002)
The Kidnapper
FilmPast Perfect(2002)
Chuck
Film
A Nero Wolfe Mystery(2001)
Nero Wolfe
TV
Bartleby(2001)
Ernest
Film
Bleacher Bums(2001)
Scorekeeper Billy
Film
Plan B(2001)
Donald Rossi
Film
The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery(2000)
Nero Wolfe
Film
The Art of War(2000)
Capella
Film
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)
Joseph Greene / Joe Landers (1 Episode)
TV
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