Cary Grant
1904-1986
Known for North by Northwest, Notorious, To Catch a Thief.
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.
Movie Credits
Becoming Cary Grant (2017)
Walk Don't Run (1966)
Father Goose (1964)
Charade (1963)
That Touch of Mink (1962)
The Grass Is Greener (1960)
North by Northwest (1959)
Operation Petticoat (1959)
Houseboat (1958)
Indiscreet (1958)
An Affair to Remember (1957)
Kiss Them for Me (1957)
The Pride and the Passion (1957)
To Catch a Thief (1955)
Dream Wife (1953)
Monkey Business (1952)
Room for One More (1952)
People Will Talk (1951)
I Was a Male War Bride (1949)
Every Girl Should Be Married (1948)
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948)
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947)
The Bishop's Wife (1947)
Night and Day (1946)
Notorious (1946)
Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
None But the Lonely Heart (1944)
Once Upon a Time (1944)
Destination Tokyo (1943)
Mr. Lucky (1943)
Once Upon a Honeymoon (1942)
The Talk of the Town (1942)
Penny Serenade (1941)
Suspicion (1941)
His Girl Friday (1940)
My Favorite Wife (1940)
The Howards of Virginia (1940)
The Philadelphia Story (1940)
Gunga Din (1939)
In Name Only (1939)
Only Angels Have Wings (1939)
Big Brown Eyes (1936)
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss (1936)
Kiss and Make-Up (1934)
Ladies Should Listen (1934)
Gambling Ship (1933)
Hot Saturday (1932)
Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Holiday (1938)
The Awful Truth (1937)
The Toast of New York (1937)
Topper (1937)
When You're in Love (1937)
Wedding Present (1936)
Enter Madame (1935)
Sylvia Scarlett (1935)
Thirty Day Princess (1934)
I'm No Angel (1933)
She Done Him Wrong (1933)
The Eagle and the Hawk (1933)
The Woman Accused (1933)
Madame Butterfly (1932)
Hitchcock Confidential (2019)
Suzy (1936)
Blonde Venus (1932)
Singapore Sue (1932)
Sinners in the Sun (1932)
The Devil and the Deep (1932)
This Is the Night (1932)
Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970)
Merrily We Go to Hell (1932)
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026)
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982)
Alice in Wonderland (1933)
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped (2018)
Becoming Marilyn (2022)
Topper Takes a Trip (1938)
The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes (2022)
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound (1940)
