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Maury Chaykin Biography
Birth Name:Maury Alan Chaykin
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Assistant director
Fast Facts
- In 2002, he was named to the Frame of Fame at the Sudbury Cinéfest
- In 2006, he received the Career So Far Award from the Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film
- Graduated from the State University of New York, Buffalo with a degree in drama
- Got his big break when he starred in a film directed by his uncle, George Bloomfield
- Was primarily known for taking on the role of brutish supporting characters
- Was one of the founding members of the Swampfox Theatre in Buffalo, New York
- Obtained dual citizenship of the United States and Canada
Awards
- 1986Gemini-Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Single Dramatic Program: nominated
- 1989Genie-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1990Genie-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
- 1994Genie-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: winner
- 1997NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
- 1998Gemini-Best Performance by an Actor in a Guest Role in a Dramatic Series: winner
- 1998Gemini-Best Performance by an Actor in a Guest Role in a Dramatic Series: nominated
- 2003ACTRA Toronto Award-Outstanding Performance - Male: nominated
- 2006Gemini-Best Performance by an Actor in a Guest Role Dramatic Series: winner
- 2009Canadian Comedy Award-: winner
- 2011ACTRA Toronto Award-Outstanding Performance - Male: winner