Cary Grant
93 movies · 2 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Jan 18, 1904
- Died
- Nov 29, 1986 (age 82)
- Place of birth
- Horfield, Bristol, England, UK
- Also known as
- Archibald Alec Leach · Archibald Leach · Archibald Alexander Leach
Biography
Cary Grant (born Archibald Alec Leach; January 18, 1904 – November 29, 1986) 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.
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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.
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Cary Grant: movies and TV shows
Acting (95)
- 2024 True Blue
as (Archive Footage)
- 2023
- 2022 Becoming Marilyn
as (archive footage)
- 2021
- 2017
- 2008 Warner at War
as (archive footage)
- 2004 On Location with Gunga Din
as Archibald Cutter (archive footage)
- 1994
- 1990
- 1990 Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
as (archive footage)
- 1985 George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
as (archive footage)
- 1982 Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
as (in "Suspicion") (archive footage)
- 1976 That's Entertainment, Part II
as (archive footage)
- 1974 That's Entertainment!
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1970 The Killer of Fossil Gulch
as The Victim / The Head Juror (archival footage)
- 1966 Walk Don't Run
as Sir William Rutland
- 1964 Father Goose
as Walter Christopher Eckland
- 1964 The Big Parade of Comedy
as Andre Charville (archive footage)
- 1963 Charade
as Peter Joshua
- 1962 That Touch of Mink
as Philip Shayne
- 1960 The Grass Is Greener
as Victor Rhyall
- 1959 Operation Petticoat
as Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman
- 1959 North by Northwest
as Roger Thornhill
- 1958 Houseboat
as Tom Winters
- 1958 Indiscreet
as Philip Adams
- 1957 Kiss Them for Me
as Cmdr. Andrew " Andy" Crewson
- 1957 An Affair to Remember
as Nickie Ferrante
- 1957 The Pride and the Passion
as Anthony
- 1955
- 1955 To Catch a Thief
as John Robie
- 1953 Dream Wife
as Clemson Reade
- 1952 Monkey Business
as Barnaby Fulton
- 1952 Room for One More
as George "Poppy" Rose
- 1951 People Will Talk
as Noah Praetorius
- 1950 Crisis
as Dr. Eugene Norland Ferguson
- 1949 I Was a Male War Bride
as Capt. Henri Rochard
- 1948 Every Girl Should Be Married
as Dr. Madison W. Brown
- 1948 Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as Jim Blandings
- 1947 The Bishop's Wife
as Dudley
- 1947 The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
as Richard
- 1946 Notorious
as Devlin
- 1946 Night and Day
as Cole Porter
- 1946 Without Reservations
as Cary Grant (uncredited)
- 1945 George White's Scandals
as Cary Grant (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1944 None But the Lonely Heart
as Ernie Mott
- 1944 Arsenic and Old Lace
as Mortimer Brewster
- 1944 Once Upon a Time
as Jerry Flynn
- 1944 The Road to Victory
as Cary Grant (uncredited)
- 1943 Destination Tokyo
as Captain Cassidy
- 1943 Mr. Lucky
as Joe Adams
- 1942 Once Upon a Honeymoon
as Patrick O'Toole
- 1942 The Talk of the Town
as Leopold Dilg
- 1941 Suspicion
as John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth
- 1941 Penny Serenade
as Roger Adams
- 1940 The Philadelphia Story
as C.K. Dexter Haven
- 1940 The Howards of Virginia
as Matt Howard
- 1940 My Favorite Wife
as Nick Arden
- 1940 His Girl Friday
as Walter Burns
- 1939 In Name Only
as Alec Walker
- 1939 Only Angels Have Wings
as Geoff Carter
- 1939 Gunga Din
as Archibald Cutter
- 1938 Topper Takes a Trip
as George Kerby (archive footage)
- 1938 Holiday
as Johnny Case
- 1938 Bringing Up Baby
as David
- 1937 The Awful Truth
as Jerry Warriner
- 1937 The Toast of New York
as Nick Boyd
- 1937 Topper
as George Kerby
- 1937 When You're in Love
as Jimmy Hudson
- 1936 Wedding Present
as Charlie Mason
- 1936 The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
as Ernest Bliss
- 1936 Suzy
as Andre
- 1936 Big Brown Eyes
as Detective Sergeant Danny Barr
- 1935 Sylvia Scarlett
as Jimmy Monkley
- 1935 Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
as Guest on Isle
- 1935 The Last Outpost
as Michael Andrews
- 1935 Wings in the Dark
as Ken Gordon
- 1935 Enter Madame
as Gerald Fitzgerald
- 1934 Ladies Should Listen
as Julian De Lussac
- 1934 Kiss and Make-Up
as Dr. Maurice Lamar
- 1934 Born to Be Bad
as Malcolm Trevor
- 1934 Thirty Day Princess
as Porter Madison III
- 1933 Alice in Wonderland
as Mock Turtle
- 1933 I'm No Angel
as Jack Clayton
- 1933 Gambling Ship
as Ace Corbin
- 1933 The Eagle and the Hawk
as Henry Crocker
- 1933 The Woman Accused
as Jeffrey Baxter
- 1933 She Done Him Wrong
as Captain Cummings
- 1932 Madame Butterfly
as Lieutenant Pinkerton
- 1932 Hot Saturday
as Romer Sheffield
- 1932 Blonde Venus
as Nick Townsend
- 1932 Devil and the Deep
as Lt. Jaeckel
- 1932 Merrily We Go to Hell
as Charlie Baxter
- 1932 Singapore Sue
as First Sailor
- 1932 Sinners in the Sun
as Ridgeway
- 1932 This Is the Night
as Stephen Mathewson
Behind the camera (2)
- 1960 The Grass Is Greener
Executive Producer
- 1938 Topper Takes a Trip
Thanks
Talk shows and appearances (71)
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- 1986
- 1985
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- 1982
- 1979
- 1979
- 1978 The Kennedy Center Honors
1 episode
- 1976
- 1976
- 1976
- 1975
- 1974 Spécial cinéma
1 episode
- 1973 The American Film Institute Salute to ...
2 episodes
- 1973
- 1972
- 1971 V.I.P. Schaukel
1 episode
- 1970
- 1956 Tony Awards
1 episode
- 1954 Reflets de Cannes
1 episode
- 1953 The Oscars
5 episodes
- 1947
- 1944
- 1944 Golden Globe Awards
2 episodes
- 1942
- 1940
- 1940
- 1939
- 1936
- 1933