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

True Blue (2024)

The Trouble With Forgetting (2024)

Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin (2022)

Rat Pack (2022)

Sophia Loren, a special destiny (2019)

Hitchcock Confidential (2019)

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018)

Mel Brooks: Unwrapped (2018)

Becoming Cary Grant (2017)

Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words (2015)

And the Oscar Goes To... (2014)

Smash His Camera (2010)

Metropolis Refound (2010)

North by Northwest: One for the Ages (2009)

1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year (2009)

Once Upon a Time... 'Notorious' (2009)

Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly (2009)

Hippies (2007)

Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema (2007)

On Assignment: 'His Girl Friday' (2006)

Dans le labyrinthe de Marienbad (2005)

On Location with Gunga Din (2004)

Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock (2004)

Cary Grant: A Class Apart (2004)

Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love (2003)

Complicated Women (2003)

Edith Head: The Paramount Years (2002)

Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief (2002)

Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest' (2000)

Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood (1999)

The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender (1997)

Frank Capra's American Dream (1997)

Ingrid Bergman Remembered (1996)

Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her (1994)

Arizona Dream (1993)

Marilyn: Something's Got to Give (1990)

Star Life (1990)

You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story (1990)

Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To (1990)

Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths (1990)

Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man (1988)

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC (1988)

Grace Kelly: The American Princess (1987)

George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey (1985)

Notre Dame de la Croisette (1983)

Showbiz Goes to War (1982)

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982)

Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers! (1982)

That's Entertainment, Part II (1976)

It's Showtime (1976)

Hooray for Hollywood (1976)

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975)

Spécial cinéma (1974)

That's Entertainment! (1974)

The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks (1973)

Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972)

The Killer of Fossil Gulch (1970)

Walk Don't Run (1966)

Father Goose (1964)

The Big Parade of Comedy (1964)

Charade (1963)

That Touch of Mink (1962)

The Grass Is Greener (1960)

Operation Petticoat (1959)

North by Northwest (1959)

Houseboat (1958)

Indiscreet (1958)

Kiss Them for Me (1957)

An Affair to Remember (1957)

Tony Awards (1956)

To Catch a Thief (1955)

Dream Wife (1953)

Monkey Business (1952)

Room for One More (1952)

People Will Talk (1951)

Crisis (1950)

The Soundman (1950)

I Was a Male War Bride (1949)

Every Girl Should Be Married (1948)

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948)

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947)

Notorious (1946)

Night and Day (1946)

Without Reservations (1946)

George White's Scandals (1945)

Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)

Once Upon a Time (1944)

The Road to Victory (1944)

Destination Tokyo (1943)

Mr. Lucky (1943)

Once Upon a Honeymoon (1942)

The Talk of the Town (1942)

Suspicion (1941)

Penny Serenade (1941)

The Philadelphia Story (1940)

The Howards of Virginia (1940)

My Favorite Wife (1940)

His Girl Friday (1940)

In Name Only (1939)

Only Angels Have Wings (1939)

Gunga Din (1939)

Topper Takes a Trip (1938)

Holiday (1938)

Bringing Up Baby (1938)

The Awful Truth (1937)

The Toast of New York (1937)

Topper (1937)

When You're in Love (1937)

Wedding Present (1936)

The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss (1936)

Suzy (1936)

Big Brown Eyes (1936)

Sylvia Scarlett (1935)

Pirate Party on Catalina Isle (1935)

The Last Outpost (1935)

Wings in the Dark (1935)

Enter Madame (1935)

Ladies Should Listen (1934)

Kiss and Make-Up (1934)

Thirty Day Princess (1934)

Born to Be Bad (1934)

Alice in Wonderland (1933)

Hollywood on Parade No. B-5 (1933)

I'm No Angel (1933)

Gambling Ship (1933)

The Eagle and the Hawk (1933)

The Woman Accused (1933)

She Done Him Wrong (1933)

Madame Butterfly (1932)

Hot Saturday (1932)

Blonde Venus (1932)

Devil and the Deep (1932)

Singapore Sue (1932)

Merrily We Go to Hell (1932)

Sinners in the Sun (1932)

This Is the Night (1932)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1904-01-18
Deathday1986-11-29 (82 years old)
Birth NameArchibald Alec Leach
Birth PlaceBristol, United Kingdom
Height184-centimeter
RelationshipsBarbara Hutton (1942 - 1945), Betsy Drake (1949 - 1962), Virginia Cherrill (1934 - 1935), Dyan Cannon (1965 - 1968)
SpouseBarbara Harris
ChildrenJennifer Grant
FatherElias James Leach
MotherElsie Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom, United States
Also Known AsArchibald Alec Leach, Archibald Leach, Archibald Alexander Leach, 卡莱葛伦, Кері Грант, کری گرانت, کَری گرانت
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame, David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor, Kennedy Center Honors, Academy Honorary Award, Academy Awards
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