Cary Grant
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.
Acting (139 movies)
North by Northwest
1959
Arsenic and Old Lace
1944
Notorious
1946
To Catch a Thief
1955
Bringing Up Baby
1938
The Philadelphia Story
1940
Houseboat
1958
His Girl Friday
1940
On Assignment: 'His Girl Friday'
2006
Once Upon a Time... 'Notorious'
2009
Ingrid Bergman Remembered
1996
Charade
1963
Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
1990
Father Goose
1964
Indiscreet
1958
Destination Tokyo
1943
Topper
1937
The Pride and the Passion
1957
Monkey Business
1952
The Talk of the Town
1942
People Will Talk
1951
Suspicion
1941
I Was a Male War Bride
1949
An Affair to Remember
1957
Sylvia Scarlett
1935
Gunga Din
1939
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
1948
In Name Only
1939
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
1982
Alice in Wonderland
1933
The Grass Is Greener
1960
That Touch of Mink
1962
Operation Petticoat
1959
I'm No Angel
1933
Blonde Venus
1932
Sophia Loren, a special destiny
2019
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
1947
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
1936
My Favorite Wife
1940
The Awful Truth
1937
Every Girl Should Be Married
1948
Night and Day
1946
Once Upon a Honeymoon
1942
Penny Serenade
1941
She Done Him Wrong
1933
Only Angels Have Wings
1939
Holiday
1938
Walk Don't Run
1966
Hollywood on Parade No. B-5
1933
The Killer of Fossil Gulch
1970
Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
1935
George White's Scandals
1945
Notre Dame de la Croisette
1983
Mr. Lucky
1943
Once Upon a Time
1944
Room for One More
1952
The Bishop's Wife
1947
The Woman Accused
1933
Hot Saturday
1932
Suzy
1936
The Howards of Virginia
1940
Madame Butterfly
1932
The Toast of New York
1937
None But the Lonely Heart
1944
Crisis
1950
Dream Wife
1953
Kiss Them for Me
1957
When You're in Love
1937
Showbiz Goes to War
1982
Sinners in the Sun
1932
Devil and the Deep
1932
This Is the Night
1932
Merrily We Go to Hell
1932
The Eagle and the Hawk
1933
Singapore Sue
1932
Gambling Ship
1933
Born to Be Bad
1934
Enter Madame
1935
Wedding Present
1936
Ladies Should Listen
1934
Thirty Day Princess
1934
Wings in the Dark
1935
Big Brown Eyes
1936
The Last Outpost
1935
Kiss and Make-Up
1934
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
2018
Frank Capra's American Dream
1997
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
1982
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
1973
The Shining Future
1944
Topper Takes a Trip
1938
Cary Grant: A Class Apart
2004
Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
2004
Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest'
2000
Marilyn: Something's Got to Give
1990
Hippies
2007
Rat Pack
2022
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
1990
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| The Grass Is Greener | 1960 | Executive Producer |