Cary Grant

Cary Grant

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1904-01-18
Deathday: 1986-11-29 (82 years old)

Biography

Cary Grant (born Archibald Alec Leach on January 18, 1904, in Bristol, England) was a British-American actor, celebrated for his debonair charm, impeccable comic timing, and sophisticated screen presence. He became one of Hollywood’s most iconic leading men, starring in classics such as Bringing Up Baby (1938), His Girl Friday (1940), Notorious (1946), and North by Northwest (1959).


Grant had a difficult childhood, marked by his mother’s institutionalization and his father’s alcoholism. At 16, he joined the Pender Troupe, a group of acrobats, which led him to New York City, where he built a career in vaudeville before transitioning to Hollywood in the early 1930s.


His breakthrough came with screwball comedies, where his witty delivery and effortless charisma made him a favorite among audiences. He worked with legendary directors such as Howard Hawks, Alfred Hitchcock, and George Cukor, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and enduring star.


Grant was married five times, but his longtime companionship with fellow actor Randolph Scott fueled speculation about his sexuality. The two lived together for over a decade, sharing a home in Los Angeles, which led to rumors that they were romantically involved. While Grant never publicly addressed these claims, some biographers suggest that his relationship with Scott was more than just friendship.


Despite the speculation, Grant maintained a carefully curated public image, often portraying the ideal romantic lead opposite Hollywood’s most glamorous actresses, including Katharine Hepburn, Ingrid Bergman, and Grace Kelly.


Grant retired from acting in 1966, choosing to focus on business ventures and his family. He received an Academy Honorary Award in 1970 and was honored with the Kennedy Center Award in 1981. He passed away on November 29, 1986, at the age of 82.


His legacy remains unmatched, with the American Film Institute ranking him as the second greatest male star of Hollywood’s Golden Age. His timeless appeal, effortless sophistication, and enigmatic personal life continue to fascinate audiences and film historians alike.

Filmography

all 171

Movies 162

self 81

TV Shows 9

Producer 1

(Archive Footage)
True Blue

True Blue (2024)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Rat Pack

Rat Pack (2022)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped

Mel Brooks: Unwrapped (2018)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Becoming Cary Grant

Becoming Cary Grant (2017)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Smash His Camera

Smash His Camera (2010)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Metropolis Refound

Metropolis Refound (2010)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Hippies

Hippies (2007)

Movie
Archibald Cutter (archive footage)
On Location with Gunga Din

On Location with Gunga Din (2004)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Complicated Women

Complicated Women (2003)

Movie
Roger Thornhill (archive footage) (uncredited)
Arizona Dream

Arizona Dream (1993)

Movie
6.5
Self (archive footage)
Star Life

Star Life (1990)

TV
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Notre Dame de la Croisette

Notre Dame de la Croisette (1983)

Movie
(in 'Suspicion') (archive footage)
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982)

Movie
4
Self (archive footage)
It's Showtime

It's Showtime (1976)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Hooray for Hollywood

Hooray for Hollywood (1976)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Spécial cinéma

Spécial cinéma (1974)

TV
The Victim / The Head Juror (uncredited)
The Killer of Fossil Gulch

The Killer of Fossil Gulch (1970)

Movie
Sir William Rutland
Walk Don't Run

Walk Don't Run (1966)

Movie
6
Walter Christopher Eckland
Father Goose

Father Goose (1964)

Movie
Andre Charville (archive footage)
The Big Parade of Comedy

The Big Parade of Comedy (1964)

Movie
Victor Rhyall / Executive Producer
The Grass Is Greener

The Grass Is Greener (1960)

Movie
Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman
Operation Petticoat

Operation Petticoat (1959)

Movie
6
Cmdr. Andrew ' Andy' Crewson
Kiss Them for Me

Kiss Them for Me (1957)

Movie
Self - Presenter
Tony Awards

Tony Awards (1956)

TV
1
Dr. Noah Praetorius
People Will Talk

People Will Talk (1951)

Movie
Dr. Eugene Norland Ferguson
Crisis

Crisis (1950)

Movie
Cary Grant (uncredited)
Without Reservations

Without Reservations (1946)

Movie
Cary Grant (archive footage) (uncredited)
George White's Scandals

George White's Scandals (1945)

Movie
Cary Grant (uncredited)
The Road to Victory

The Road to Victory (1944)

Movie
John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth
Suspicion

Suspicion (1941)

Movie
2
Archibald Cutter
Gunga Din

Gunga Din (1939)

Movie
3.5
George Kerby (archive footage) / Thanks
Topper Takes a Trip

Topper Takes a Trip (1938)

Movie
5
Detective Sergeant Danny Barr
Big Brown Eyes

Big Brown Eyes (1936)

Movie
Gerald Fitzgerald
Enter Madame

Enter Madame (1935)

Movie
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hollywood on Parade No. B-5

Hollywood on Parade No. B-5 (1933)

Movie
Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton
Madame Butterfly

Madame Butterfly (1932)

Movie
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1904-01-18

Deathday
1986-11-29 (82 years old)

Birth Name
Archibald Alec Leach

Birth Place
Bristol, United Kingdom

Height
184-centimeter

Relationships
Barbara Hutton (1942 - 1945), Betsy Drake (1949 - 1962), Virginia Cherrill (1934 - 1935), Dyan Cannon (1965 - 1968)

Spouse
Barbara Harris

Children
Jennifer Grant

Father
Elias James Leach

Mother
Elsie Kingdom

Citizenships
United Kingdom, United States

Also Known As
Archibald Alec Leach, Archibald Leach, Archibald Alexander Leach, 卡莱葛伦, Кері Грант, کری گرانت, کَری گرانت

Awards
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor, Kennedy Center Honors, Academy Honorary Award, Academy Awards

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