Cary Grant
Acting
- Born:
- 1904-01-18
- Died:
- 1986-11-29
- Place of birth:
- 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.
Known For
Filmography
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
True Blue
1939: Secrets of Hollywood's Golden Year
Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin
Becoming Marilyn
Rat Pack
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
Sophia Loren, a special destiny
Hitchcock Confidential
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
Becoming Cary Grant
Mansfield 66/67
Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn
Discovering Audrey Hepburn
Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe
Metropolis Refound
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Once Upon a Time... 'Notorious'
Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly
Warner at War
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Hippies
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
On Assignment: 'His Girl Friday'
On Location with Gunga Din
Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
Cary Grant: A Class Apart
Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
Complicated Women
Edith Head: The Paramount Years
Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief
Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest'
Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
Frank Capra's American Dream
Ingrid Bergman Remembered
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
Gay! Gay! Hollywood
Marilyn: Something's Got to Give
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Intimate Portrait: Grace Kelly
Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Grace Kelly: The American Princess
All Star Party for Clint Eastwood
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
That's Dancing!
All Star Party for Lucille Ball
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
Showbiz Goes to War
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
The Kennedy Center Honors
That's Entertainment, Part II
It's Showtime
Songs for After a War
Hooray for Hollywood
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Spécial cinéma
That's Entertainment!
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
V.I.P. Schaukel
The Killer of Fossil Gulch
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Walk Don't Run
Father Goose
The Big Parade of Comedy
Charade
That Touch of Mink
The Grass Is Greener
Operation Petticoat
North by Northwest
Houseboat
Indiscreet
Kiss Them for Me
An Affair to Remember
The Pride and the Passion
Tony Awards
MGM Parade
To Catch a Thief
Reflets de Cannes
Dream Wife
The Oscars
Monkey Business
Room for One More
People Will Talk
Crisis
I Was a Male War Bride
Every Girl Should Be Married
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Blow-Ups of 1947
The Bishop's Wife
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
Notorious
Night and Day
Without Reservations
George White's Scandals
None But the Lonely Heart
Arsenic and Old Lace
Once Upon a Time
The Road to Victory
The Shining Future
Golden Globe Awards
Destination Tokyo
Mr. Lucky
Breakdowns of 1942
Once Upon a Honeymoon
The Talk of the Town
Suspicion
Penny Serenade
The Philadelphia Story
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
A Tribute to the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital
The Howards of Virginia
My Favorite Wife
His Girl Friday
Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 1
In Name Only
Only Angels Have Wings
Gunga Din
Topper Takes a Trip
Holiday
Bringing Up Baby
The Awful Truth
The Toast of New York
Topper
When You're in Love
Wedding Present
Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
Suzy
Big Brown Eyes
Sylvia Scarlett
Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
The Last Outpost
Wings in the Dark
Enter Madame
Ladies Should Listen
Kiss and Make-Up
Born to Be Bad
Thirty Day Princess
Alice in Wonderland
Hollywood on Parade No. B-5
I'm No Angel
Gambling Ship
The Eagle and the Hawk
The Woman Accused
She Done Him Wrong
Madame Butterfly
Hot Saturday
Blonde Venus
Devil and the Deep
Merrily We Go to Hell
Singapore Sue
Sinners in the Sun
This Is the Night