Cary Grant
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 18, 1904
- Died
- November 29, 1986 (aged 82)
- Birthplace
- Horfield, Bristol, England, UK
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. 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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EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
True Blue
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1939: Secrets of Hollywood's Golden Year
TV · 1 ep
Rat Pack
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Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin
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Becoming Marilyn
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Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
Movie
Sophia Loren, a special destiny
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Hitchcock Confidential
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Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
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Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
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Becoming Cary Grant
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Mansfield 66/67
Movie
Discovering Audrey Hepburn
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Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn
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Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe
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Metropolis Refound
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Once Upon a Time... 'Notorious'
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Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly
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1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
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Warner at War
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Hippies
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Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
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Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
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On Assignment: 'His Girl Friday'
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Cary Grant: A Class Apart
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Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
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On Location with Gunga Din
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Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
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Complicated Women
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Edith Head: The Paramount Years
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Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief
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Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest'
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Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
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Frank Capra's American Dream
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The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
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Ingrid Bergman Remembered
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The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
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Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
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Gay! Gay! Hollywood
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Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
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Marilyn: Something's Got to Give
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You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
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Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
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Intimate Portrait: Grace Kelly
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I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...
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Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
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Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
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Grace Kelly: The American Princess
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Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
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All Star Party for Clint Eastwood
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That's Dancing!
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George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
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All Star Party for Lucille Ball
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All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
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Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
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Showbiz Goes to War
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Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
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Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
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All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
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The Kennedy Center Honors
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That's Entertainment, Part II
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It's Showtime
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Hooray for Hollywood
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Songs for After a War
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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
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That's Entertainment!
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Spécial cinéma
TV · as Self (archive footage) · 1 ep
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
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The American Film Institute Salute to ...
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Hollywood: The Dream Factory
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V.I.P. Schaukel
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The Killer of Fossil Gulch
Movie · as The Victim / The Head Juror (archival footage)
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
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Walk Don't Run
Movie · as Sir William Rutland
Father Goose
Movie · as Walter Christopher Eckland
The Big Parade of Comedy
Movie · as Andre Charville (archive footage)
Charade
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That Touch of Mink
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The Grass Is Greener
Movie · as Victor Rhyall
North by Northwest
Movie · as Roger Thornhill
Operation Petticoat
Movie · as Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman
Houseboat
Movie · as Tom Winters
Indiscreet
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The Pride and the Passion
Movie · as Anthony
An Affair to Remember
Movie · as Nickie Ferrante
Kiss Them for Me
Movie · as Cmdr. Andrew " Andy" Crewson
Tony Awards
TV · as Self - Presenter · 1 ep
To Catch a Thief
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MGM Parade
TV · 1 ep
Reflets de Cannes
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Dream Wife
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The Oscars
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Monkey Business
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Room for One More
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People Will Talk
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Crisis
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I Was a Male War Bride
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Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
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Every Girl Should Be Married
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The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
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The Bishop's Wife
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Blow-Ups of 1947
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Notorious
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Night and Day
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Without Reservations
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George White's Scandals
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Arsenic and Old Lace
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The Road to Victory
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Once Upon a Time
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None But the Lonely Heart
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The Shining Future
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Golden Globe Awards
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Destination Tokyo
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Mr. Lucky
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The Talk of the Town
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Once Upon a Honeymoon
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Breakdowns of 1942
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Suspicion
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Penny Serenade
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The Philadelphia Story
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His Girl Friday
Movie · as Walter Burns
My Favorite Wife
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The Howards of Virginia
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A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
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A Tribute to the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital
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Gunga Din
Movie · as Archibald Cutter
In Name Only
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Only Angels Have Wings
Movie · as Geoff Carter
Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 1
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Bringing Up Baby
Movie · as David
Holiday
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Topper Takes a Trip
Movie · as George Kerby (archive footage)
Topper
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The Awful Truth
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The Toast of New York
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When You're in Love
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The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
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Suzy
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Wedding Present
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Big Brown Eyes
Movie · as Detective Sergeant Danny Barr
Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
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Sylvia Scarlett
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Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
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Enter Madame
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Wings in the Dark
Movie · as Ken Gordon
The Last Outpost
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Born to Be Bad
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Ladies Should Listen
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Thirty Day Princess
Movie · as Porter Madison III
Kiss and Make-Up
Movie · as Dr. Maurice Lamar
Alice in Wonderland
Movie · as Mock Turtle
I'm No Angel
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She Done Him Wrong
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Hollywood on Parade No. B-5
Movie · as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Woman Accused
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The Eagle and the Hawk
Movie · as Henry Crocker
Gambling Ship
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Blonde Venus
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Hot Saturday
Movie · as Romer Sheffield
Madame Butterfly
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Sinners in the Sun
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Devil and the Deep
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This Is the Night
Movie · as Stephen Mathewson
Merrily We Go to Hell
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Singapore Sue
Movie · as First Sailor