Maris Valainis
Maris Valainis is an American construction consultant and former actor, best known for his role as Jimmy Chitwood in the film Hoosiers.
Movie Actor
February 18, 1963
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Maris Valainis, an American construction consultant and former actor, gained recognition for his portrayal of Jimmy Chitwood in the 1986 film “Hoosiers”. In this role, he played a basketball player who secured the Indiana state high school championship with a last-second shot. Valainis has also been featured in movies such as “Casualties of War” and “Private Eye”. Apart from his acting career, he has served as a college professor, teaching screenwriting and film courses at institutions like Indiana University, DePauw University, and the University of Southern California.