Maury Chaykin was an American-Canadian actor who appeared in more than 120 films and television shows. He was best known for his roles in B movies and his portrayal of detective Nero Wolfe in the A&E series A Nero Wolfe Mystery. He also starred in the Canadian comedy Less Than Kind as Sam Blecher, the driving-instructor father of the main character
When and how did he die?
Maury Chaykin died on July 27, 2010, his 61st birthday, from complications of a heart valve infection. He passed away at a Toronto hospital surrounded by his family. He had been battling kidney problems for some time
What was his legacy?
Maury Chaykin was widely respected and admired by his peers and fans for his versatility, talent, and charisma. He won several awards for his performances, including a Genie Award for Whale Music, and two Gemini Awards for La Femme Nikita and At the Hotel. He also worked with many prominent directors, such as Atom Egoyan, Don McKellar, and Kevin Costner. He was a dual citizen of the United States and Canada, and contributed to the development of the Canadian film and television industry
