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).
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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Filmography (Movies)
Clemence & Alexis
Character:Archive
Release Date:07/09/2025
True Blue
Character:(Archive Footage)
Release Date:23/05/2025
The Trouble With Forgetting
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:13/03/2024
Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:17/09/2022
Rat Pack
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:11/01/2022
Sophia Loren, a special destiny
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:24/12/2019
Hitchcock Confidential
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:24/06/2019
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:27/07/2018
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:17/02/2018
Becoming Cary Grant
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:23/05/2017
Trumbo
Character:Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release Date:27/10/2015
Discovering Audrey Hepburn
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:10/08/2015
Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:15/05/2012
Metropolis Refound
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:13/02/2010
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:02/07/2009
Once Upon a Time... 'Notorious'
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:29/06/2009
Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:24/03/2009
Warner at War
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:11/11/2008
Hippies
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:12/06/2007
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:23/05/2007
On Assignment: 'His Girl Friday'
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:07/02/2006
On Location with Gunga Din
Character:Archibald Cutter (archive footage)
Release Date:07/12/2004
Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:07/09/2004
Cary Grant: A Class Apart
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:01/06/2004
Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
Character:Self (Archive Footage)
Release Date:15/12/2003
Complicated Women
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:06/05/2003
Edith Head: The Paramount Years
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:26/11/2002
Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:05/11/2002
Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest'
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:10/09/2000
Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:23/01/1999
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:01/11/1997
Frank Capra's American Dream
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:01/01/1997
Ingrid Bergman Remembered
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:06/04/1996
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:09/08/1994
Marilyn: Something's Got to Give
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:13/12/1990
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:23/07/1990
Intimate Portrait: Grace Kelly
Character:
Release Date:05/06/1990
Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:04/06/1990
Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:01/01/1990
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:05/06/1988
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:16/05/1988
Grace Kelly: The American Princess
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:08/06/1987
All Star Party for Clint Eastwood
Character:Self
Release Date:30/11/1986
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Character:Self
Release Date:17/01/1986
That's Dancing!
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:18/01/1985
All Star Party for Lucille Ball
Character:Self
Release Date:09/12/1984
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
Character:Self
Release Date:11/12/1983
Notre Dame de la Croisette
Character:Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release Date:23/02/1983
Showbiz Goes to War
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:31/12/1982
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Character:(in "Suspicion") (archive footage)
Release Date:21/05/1982
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:01/01/1982
Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
Character:Self
Release Date:13/12/1979
All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
Character:Self
Release Date:06/12/1979
That's Entertainment, Part II
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:16/05/1976
It's Showtime
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:31/03/1976
Songs for After a War
Character:Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release Date:09/02/1976
Hooray for Hollywood
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:01/01/1976
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:06/08/1975
That's Entertainment!
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:21/06/1974
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:01/01/1973
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:10/01/1972
The Killer of Fossil Gulch
Character:The Victim / The Head Juror (uncredited)
Release Date:31/12/1970
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Character:Self
Release Date:11/11/1970
Walk Don't Run
Character:Sir William Rutland
Release Date:29/06/1966
The Love Goddesses
Character:(Archive Footage)
Release Date:03/03/1965
Father Goose
Character:Walter Christopher Eckland
Release Date:10/12/1964
The Big Parade of Comedy
Character:Andre Charville (archive footage)
Release Date:02/09/1964
Charade
Character:Peter Joshua
Release Date:01/12/1963
That Touch of Mink
Character:Philip Shayne
Release Date:14/06/1962
The Grass Is Greener
Character:Victor Rhyall
Release Date:23/12/1960
Operation Petticoat
Character:Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman
Release Date:05/12/1959
North by Northwest
Character:Roger Thornhill
Release Date:06/08/1959
Houseboat
Character:Tom Winters
Release Date:19/11/1958
Indiscreet
Character:Philip Adams
Release Date:16/07/1958
Kiss Them for Me
Character:Cmdr. Andrew " Andy" Crewson
Release Date:10/12/1957
An Affair to Remember
Character:Nickie Ferrante
Release Date:11/07/1957
The Pride and the Passion
Character:Anthony
Release Date:10/07/1957
To Catch a Thief
Character:John Robie
Release Date:03/08/1955
Dream Wife
Character:Clemson Reade
Release Date:19/06/1953
Monkey Business
Character:Barnaby Fulton
Release Date:03/09/1952
Room for One More
Character:George "Poppy" Rose
Release Date:10/01/1952
People Will Talk
Character:Dr. Noah Praetorius
Release Date:29/08/1951
Crisis
Character:Dr. Eugene Norland Ferguson
Release Date:07/07/1950
I Was a Male War Bride
Character:Capt. Henri Rochard
Release Date:26/08/1949
Every Girl Should Be Married
Character:Dr. Madison W. Brown
Release Date:25/12/1948
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Character:Jim Blandings
Release Date:25/03/1948
Blow-Ups of 1947
Character:Self
Release Date:31/12/1947
The Bishop's Wife
Character:Dudley
Release Date:25/12/1947
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
Character:Richard Nugent
Release Date:01/09/1947
Notorious
Character:T.R. Devlin
Release Date:21/08/1946
Night and Day
Character:Cole Porter
Release Date:02/07/1946
Without Reservations
Character:Cary Grant (uncredited)
Release Date:13/05/1946
George White's Scandals
Character:Cary Grant (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release Date:09/10/1945
None But the Lonely Heart
Character:Ernie Mott
Release Date:17/10/1944
Arsenic and Old Lace
Character:Mortimer Brewster
Release Date:01/09/1944
Once Upon a Time
Character:Jerry Flynn
Release Date:29/06/1944
The Road to Victory
Character:Cary Grant (uncredited)
Release Date:18/05/1944
The Shining Future
Character:Self
Release Date:11/04/1944
Destination Tokyo
Character:Captain Cassidy
Release Date:31/12/1943
Mr. Lucky
Character:Joe Adams
Release Date:01/07/1943
Breakdowns of 1942
Character:Self
Release Date:31/12/1942
Once Upon a Honeymoon
Character:Patrick O'Toole
Release Date:27/11/1942
The Talk of the Town
Character:Leopold Dilg
Release Date:20/08/1942
Suspicion
Character:John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth
Release Date:14/11/1941
Penny Serenade
Character:Roger Adams
Release Date:24/04/1941
The Philadelphia Story
Character:C.K. Dexter Haven
Release Date:05/12/1940
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
Character:Self
Release Date:24/10/1940
A Tribute to the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital
Character:Self
Release Date:23/09/1940
The Howards of Virginia
Character:Matt Howard
Release Date:19/09/1940
My Favorite Wife
Character:Nick Arden
Release Date:17/05/1940
His Girl Friday
Character:Walter Burns
Release Date:18/01/1940
Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 1
Character:Self
Release Date:22/09/1939
In Name Only
Character:Alec Walker
Release Date:18/08/1939
Only Angels Have Wings
Character:Geoff Carter
Release Date:15/05/1939
Gunga Din
Character:Archibald Cutter
Release Date:26/01/1939
Topper Takes a Trip
Character:George Kerby (archive footage)
Release Date:29/12/1938
Holiday
Character:Johnny Case
Release Date:26/05/1938
Bringing Up Baby
Character:David Huxley
Release Date:18/02/1938
The Awful Truth
Character:Jerry Warriner
Release Date:21/10/1937
The Toast of New York
Character:Nick Boyd
Release Date:22/07/1937
Topper
Character:George Kerby
Release Date:16/07/1937
When You're in Love
Character:Jimmy Hudson
Release Date:12/02/1937
Wedding Present
Character:Charlie Mason
Release Date:09/10/1936
Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
Character:Self
Release Date:11/09/1936
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
Character:Ernest Bliss
Release Date:28/07/1936
Suzy
Character:Andre
Release Date:20/07/1936
Big Brown Eyes
Character:Detective Sergeant Danny Barr
Release Date:03/04/1936
Sylvia Scarlett
Character:Jimmy Monkley
Release Date:25/12/1935
Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
Character:Guest on Isle
Release Date:20/11/1935
The Last Outpost
Character:Michael Andrews
Release Date:11/10/1935
Wings in the Dark
Character:Ken Gordon
Release Date:01/02/1935
Enter Madame
Character:Gerald Fitzgerald
Release Date:04/01/1935
Ladies Should Listen
Character:Julian De Lussac
Release Date:10/08/1934
Kiss and Make-Up
Character:Dr. Maurice Lamar
Release Date:13/07/1934
Born to Be Bad
Character:Malcolm Trevor
Release Date:18/05/1934
Thirty Day Princess
Character:Porter Madison III
Release Date:18/05/1934
Alice in Wonderland
Character:Mock Turtle
Release Date:18/12/1933
Hollywood on Parade No. B-5
Character:Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release Date:01/12/1933
I'm No Angel
Character:Jack Clayton
Release Date:06/10/1933
Gambling Ship
Character:Ace Corbin
Release Date:23/06/1933
The Eagle and the Hawk
Character:Henry Crocker
Release Date:06/05/1933
The Woman Accused
Character:Jeffrey Baxter
Release Date:17/02/1933
She Done Him Wrong
Character:Captain Cummings
Release Date:09/02/1933
Madame Butterfly
Character:Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton
Release Date:30/12/1932
Hot Saturday
Character:Romer Sheffield
Release Date:28/10/1932
Blonde Venus
Character:Nick Townsend
Release Date:23/09/1932
Devil and the Deep
Character:Lt. Jaeckel
Release Date:12/08/1932
Merrily We Go to Hell
Character:Charlie Baxter
Release Date:10/06/1932
Singapore Sue
Character:First Sailor
Release Date:10/06/1932
Sinners in the Sun
Character:Ridgeway
Release Date:13/05/1932
This Is the Night
Character:Stephen Mathewson
Release Date:08/04/1932
Television Appearances
The Kennedy Center Honors
Character:Self
Spécial cinéma
Character:Self (archive footage)
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Character:Self
V.I.P. Schaukel
Character:Self
Tony Awards
Character:Self - Presenter
MGM Parade
Character:
Reflets de Cannes
Character:Self
The Oscars
Character:Self
Golden Globe Awards
Character:Self
Golden Globe Awards
Character:Self - Nominee / Presenter
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