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Acting

Maury Chaykin

Born
Jul 27, 1949 · Aged 61
Died
Jul 27, 2010
Place of birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Gender
Male
Movie credits
116
TV credits
26
Also known as (1)
  • Мори Чайкин

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,…