Cary Grant

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

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.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Horfield, Bristol, England, UK

Adult: No

Birthday: January 18, 1904

Age: 121 years old

Gender: Male

Deathday: November 29, 1986

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Known For:

Arsenic and Old Lace
North by Northwest
Notorious
Bringing Up Baby
To Catch a Thief
The Philadelphia Story
Houseboat
His Girl Friday
On Assignment: 'His Girl Friday'
Once Upon a Time... 'Notorious'
Ingrid Bergman Remembered
Charade
Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
Father Goose
Indiscreet
Destination Tokyo
Topper
The Pride and the Passion
Monkey Business
People Will Talk
The Talk of the Town
Suspicion
I Was a Male War Bride
An Affair to Remember
Sylvia Scarlett
Gunga Din
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
In Name Only
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Alice in Wonderland
The Grass Is Greener
That Touch of Mink
Operation Petticoat
I'm No Angel
Blonde Venus
Sophia Loren, a special destiny
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
North by Northwest: One for the Ages
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
My Favorite Wife
The Awful Truth
Every Girl Should Be Married
Night and Day
Once Upon a Honeymoon
Penny Serenade
She Done Him Wrong
Only Angels Have Wings
Holiday
Walk Don't Run
The Road to Victory
Hollywood on Parade No. B-5
The Killer of Fossil Gulch
George White's Scandals
Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
Notre Dame de la Croisette
Mr. Lucky
Once Upon a Time
Room for One More
The Bishop's Wife
Madame Butterfly
The Howards of Virginia
Hot Saturday
The Woman Accused
Suzy
The Toast of New York
None But the Lonely Heart
Crisis
Kiss Them for Me
Dream Wife
Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words
When You're in Love
Showbiz Goes to War
Devil and the Deep
This Is the Night
Sinners in the Sun
The Eagle and the Hawk
Born to Be Bad
Gambling Ship
Ladies Should Listen
Wedding Present
Singapore Sue
Merrily We Go to Hell
Thirty Day Princess
Wings in the Dark
Big Brown Eyes
Enter Madame
The Last Outpost
Kiss and Make-Up
Smash His Camera
All Star Party for Lucille Ball
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Frank Capra's American Dream
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
The Shining Future
Topper Takes a Trip
Cary Grant: A Class Apart
Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest'
Marilyn: Something's Got to Give
Hippies
Rat Pack
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Edith Head: The Paramount Years
Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly
Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief
On Location with Gunga Din
That's Entertainment!
Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
Grace Kelly: The American Princess
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
The Trouble With Forgetting
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
The Big Parade of Comedy
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
Blow-Ups of 1947
Arizona Dream
Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin
Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
Becoming Cary Grant
Without Reservations
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Metropolis Refound
Complicated Women
That's Entertainment, Part II
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
And the Oscar Goes To...
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
A Tribute to the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital
Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 1
It's Showtime
Hitchcock Confidential
Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
Breakdowns of 1942
True Blue
Hooray for Hollywood
Trumbo