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Cary Grant
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1904-01-18,Horfield, Bristol, England, UK
Gender
Male
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.

Filmography

Arsenic and Old Lace

7.6

Arsenic and Old Lace
1944-09-01

North by Northwest

8

North by Northwest
1959-08-06

7.715

Notorious
1946-08-21

Bringing Up Baby

7.512

Bringing Up Baby
1938-02-18

To Catch a Thief

7.268

To Catch a Thief
1955-08-03

The Philadelphia Story

7.553

The Philadelphia Story
1940-12-05

6.4

Houseboat
1958-11-19

His Girl Friday

7.4

His Girl Friday
1940-01-18

On Assignment: 'His Girl Friday'

0

On Assignment: 'His Girl Friday'
2006-02-07

Once Upon a Time... 'Notorious'

0

Once Upon a Time... 'Notorious'
2009-06-29

Ingrid Bergman Remembered

6.7

Ingrid Bergman Remembered
1996-04-06

7.7

Charade
1963-12-01

Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths

5.7

Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
1990-01-01

7.06

Father Goose
1964-12-10

6.6

Indiscreet
1958-07-16

Destination Tokyo

6.862

Destination Tokyo
1943-12-31

6.75

Topper
1937-07-16

The Pride and the Passion

6.061

The Pride and the Passion
1957-07-10

Monkey Business

6.7

Monkey Business
1952-09-03

People Will Talk

7.1

People Will Talk
1951-08-29

The Talk of the Town

7.322

The Talk of the Town
1942-08-20

7.118

Suspicion
1941-11-14

I Was a Male War Bride

6.952

I Was a Male War Bride
1949-08-26

An Affair to Remember

7.4

An Affair to Remember
1957-07-11

Sylvia Scarlett

6.293

Sylvia Scarlett
1935-12-25

6.524

Gunga Din
1939-01-26

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

6.992

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
1948-03-25

7

In Name Only
1939-08-18

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

6.66

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
1982-05-21

Alice in Wonderland

6.1

Alice in Wonderland
1933-12-18

The Grass Is Greener

6.39

The Grass Is Greener
1960-12-23

That Touch of Mink

6.468

That Touch of Mink
1962-06-14

Operation Petticoat

7.251

Operation Petticoat
1959-12-05

6.359

I'm No Angel
1933-10-06

6.8

Blonde Venus
1932-09-23

Sophia Loren, a special destiny

6.9

Sophia Loren, a special destiny
2019-12-24

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer

6.904

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
1947-09-01

The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss

6.875

The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
1936-07-28

My Favorite Wife

7.02

My Favorite Wife
1940-05-17

The Awful Truth

7.221

The Awful Truth
1937-10-21

Every Girl Should Be Married

5.964

Every Girl Should Be Married
1948-12-25

6.1

Night and Day
1946-07-02

Once Upon a Honeymoon

6.3

Once Upon a Honeymoon
1942-11-27

6.569

Penny Serenade
1941-04-24

She Done Him Wrong

5.861

She Done Him Wrong
1933-02-09

Only Angels Have Wings

7.288

Only Angels Have Wings
1939-05-15

7.3

Holiday
1938-05-26

6.5

Walk Don't Run
1966-06-29

The Road to Victory

6.7

The Road to Victory
1944-05-18

Hollywood on Parade No. B-5

0

Hollywood on Parade No. B-5
1933-12-01

The Killer of Fossil Gulch

7

The Killer of Fossil Gulch
1970-12-31

George White's Scandals

6.5

George White's Scandals
1945-10-09

Pirate Party on Catalina Isle

6.1

Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
1935-11-20

7

Mr. Lucky
1943-07-01

Once Upon a Time

5.786

Once Upon a Time
1944-06-29

Room for One More

6.548

Room for One More
1952-01-10

The Bishop's Wife

7.089

The Bishop's Wife
1947-12-25

Madame Butterfly

5.375

Madame Butterfly
1932-12-30

The Howards of Virginia

6.75

The Howards of Virginia
1940-09-19

6.619

Hot Saturday
1932-10-28

The Woman Accused

6

The Woman Accused
1933-02-17

5.857

Suzy
1936-07-20

The Toast of New York

6.167

The Toast of New York
1937-07-22

None But the Lonely Heart

6.4

None But the Lonely Heart
1944-10-17

6.732

Crisis
1950-07-07

Kiss Them for Me

5.641

Kiss Them for Me
1957-12-10

5.411

Dream Wife
1953-06-19

When You're in Love

6.875

When You're in Love
1937-02-12

Showbiz Goes to War

10

Showbiz Goes to War
1982-12-31

Devil and the Deep

5

Devil and the Deep
1932-08-12

This Is the Night

5.375

This Is the Night
1932-04-08

Sinners in the Sun

4.9

Sinners in the Sun
1932-05-13

The Eagle and the Hawk

6.7

The Eagle and the Hawk
1933-05-06

5.75

Born to Be Bad
1934-05-18

5.769

Gambling Ship
1933-06-23

Ladies Should Listen

6.2

Ladies Should Listen
1934-08-10

Wedding Present

6.25

Wedding Present
1936-10-09

5.1

Singapore Sue
1932-06-10

Merrily We Go to Hell

6.457

Merrily We Go to Hell
1932-06-10

Thirty Day Princess

6.833

Thirty Day Princess
1934-05-18

Wings in the Dark

6.375

Wings in the Dark
1935-02-01

6.222

Big Brown Eyes
1936-04-03

5.8

Enter Madame
1935-01-04

The Last Outpost

6.222

The Last Outpost
1935-10-11

Kiss and Make-Up

5.318

Kiss and Make-Up
1934-07-13

All Star Party for Lucille Ball

6

All Star Party for Lucille Ball
1984-12-09

Hollywood: The Dream Factory

7.25

Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972-01-10

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

6

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988-05-16

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood

5.909

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
2018-07-27

Frank Capra's American Dream

6.333

Frank Capra's American Dream
1997-05-18

Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!

6

Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
1982-01-01

The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks

6.818

The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
1973-01-01

The Shining Future

4

The Shining Future
1944-04-11

Topper Takes a Trip

6.6

Topper Takes a Trip
1938-12-29

Cary Grant: A Class Apart

7.1

Cary Grant: A Class Apart
2004-06-01

Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock

8.5

Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
2004-09-07

Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest'

6.917

Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest'
2000-09-10

Marilyn: Something's Got to Give

5

Marilyn: Something's Got to Give
1990-12-13

0

Hippies
2007-06-12

9

Rat Pack
2022-01-11

You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story

0

You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
1990-07-23

Edith Head: The Paramount Years

7.667

Edith Head: The Paramount Years
2002-11-26

Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly

0

Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly
2009-03-24

Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief

10

Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief
2002-11-05

On Location with Gunga Din

10

On Location with Gunga Din
2004-12-07

That's Entertainment!

7.351

That's Entertainment!
1974-06-21

Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love

7

Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
2003-12-15

Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man

7

Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
1988-06-05

All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra

6

All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
1983-12-11

Grace Kelly: The American Princess

7

Grace Kelly: The American Princess
1987-06-08

Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her

0

Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
1994-08-09

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

9

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
1986-01-17

The Big Parade of Comedy

7.167

The Big Parade of Comedy
1964-09-02

Mel Brooks: Unwrapped

6.4

Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
2018-02-17

Blow-Ups of 1947

6.3

Blow-Ups of 1947
1947-12-31

Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin

0

Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin
2022-09-17

Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood

7.8

Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
1999-01-23

Becoming Cary Grant

6.651

Becoming Cary Grant
2017-05-23

Without Reservations

6.2

Without Reservations
1946-05-13

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

6.333

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975-08-06

Metropolis Refound

5.4

Metropolis Refound
2010-02-13

Complicated Women

6.917

Complicated Women
2003-05-06

That's Entertainment, Part II

6.988

That's Entertainment, Part II
1976-05-16

A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound

6.75

A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
1940-10-24

Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To

8.5

Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
1990-06-04

Elvis: That's the Way It Is

8.1

Elvis: That's the Way It Is
1970-11-11

Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)

6

Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
1936-09-11

Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema

4.3

Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007-05-23

1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year

7.5

1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
2009-07-02

The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender

5.071

The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
1997-11-01

A Tribute to the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital

7

A Tribute to the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital
1940-09-23

Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 1

6

Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 1
1939-09-22

7.5

It's Showtime
1976-03-31

Hitchcock Confidential

7.75

Hitchcock Confidential
2019-06-24

Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years

0

Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
1979-12-13

Breakdowns of 1942

6

Breakdowns of 1942
1942-12-31

0

True Blue
2025-05-23

Hooray for Hollywood

8

Hooray for Hollywood
1976-01-01

Songs for After a War

6.636

Songs for After a War
1976-02-09

Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe

7.2

Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe
2012-05-15

Intimate Portrait: Grace Kelly

0

Intimate Portrait: Grace Kelly
1990-06-05

All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman

0

All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
1979-12-06

All Star Party for Clint Eastwood

6

All Star Party for Clint Eastwood
1986-11-30

Discovering Audrey Hepburn

8

Discovering Audrey Hepburn
2015-08-10

That's Dancing!

6.9

That's Dancing!
1985-01-18

7

Warner at War
2008-11-11

Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft

7.5

Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
2021-11-25

Gay! Gay! Hollywood

3.333

Gay! Gay! Hollywood
1994-01-01

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

8.266

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
2026-02-18

Becoming Marilyn

7.6

Becoming Marilyn
2022-07-07

Mansfield 66/67

4.75

Mansfield 66/67
2017-01-29

Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story

7.8

Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
2007-11-08

I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...

0

I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...
1989-03-04

Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn

9

Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn
2015-08-18

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

8

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995-06-05

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

6.3

The American Film Institute Salute to ...
1973-04-02

6.988

The Oscars
1953-03-19

The Kennedy Center Honors

7.4

The Kennedy Center Honors
1978-12-28

V.I.P. Schaukel

8

V.I.P. Schaukel
1971-05-09

9.5

Spécial cinéma
1974-09-25

Reflets de Cannes

5

Reflets de Cannes
1954-03-25

Golden Globe Awards

7.05

Golden Globe Awards
1944-01-20

Golden Globe Awards

7.05

Golden Globe Awards
1944-01-20

7.5

MGM Parade
1955-09-14

0

Tony Awards
1956-04-01