Maury Chaykin
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 AwardWinner
- 2011ACTRA Toronto Award - Outstanding Performance - Male:Winner