Cary Grant
Acting
Born: January 18, 1904 · Horfield, Bristol, England, UK
Died: November 29, 1986 (aged 82)
Highest Rated
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
North by Northwest
1959
Notorious
1946
To Catch a Thief
1955
Charade
1963
Bringing Up Baby
1938
Arsenic and Old Lace
1944
The Philadelphia Story
1940
His Girl Friday
1940
Suspicion
1941
An Affair to Remember
1957
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
1982
Operation Petticoat
1959
Photos (8)
Movies (91)
North by Northwest
Roger Thornhill
Suspicion
John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth
Notorious
Devlin
To Catch a Thief
John Robie
Monkey Business
Barnaby Fulton
That Touch of Mink
Philip Shayne
The Philadelphia Story
C.K. Dexter Haven
The Bishop's Wife
Dudley
Arsenic and Old Lace
Mortimer Brewster
Bringing Up Baby
David
His Girl Friday
Walter Burns
Charade
Peter Joshua
Topper
George Kerby
My Favorite Wife
Nick Arden
Gunga Din
Archibald Cutter
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
Richard
The Talk of the Town
Leopold Dilg
I Was a Male War Bride
Capt. Henri Rochard
The Pride and the Passion
Anthony
Penny Serenade
Roger Adams
An Affair to Remember
Nickie Ferrante
Night and Day
Cole Porter
Houseboat
Tom Winters
Operation Petticoat
Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman
Father Goose
Walter Christopher Eckland
Devil and the Deep
Lt. Jaeckel
The Awful Truth
Jerry Warriner
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
(in "Suspicion") (archive footage)
Room for One More
George "Poppy" Rose
That's Entertainment, Part II
(archive footage)
I'm No Angel
Jack Clayton
The Grass Is Greener
Victor Rhyall
Every Girl Should Be Married
Dr. Madison W. Brown
Sylvia Scarlett
Jimmy Monkley
Topper Takes a Trip
George Kerby (archive footage)
Holiday
Johnny Case
Big Brown Eyes
Detective Sergeant Danny Barr
Blonde Venus
Nick Townsend
Dream Wife
Clemson Reade
Mr. Lucky
Joe Adams
People Will Talk
Noah Praetorius
Without Reservations
Cary Grant (uncredited)
Alice in Wonderland
Mock Turtle
She Done Him Wrong
Captain Cummings
Only Angels Have Wings
Geoff Carter
Once Upon a Honeymoon
Patrick O'Toole
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Jim Blandings
Indiscreet
Philip Adams
Destination Tokyo
Captain Cassidy
Walk Don't Run
Sir William Rutland
In Name Only
Alec Walker
That's Entertainment!
(archive footage) (uncredited)
Kiss Them for Me
Cmdr. Andrew " Andy" Crewson
Madame Butterfly
Lieutenant Pinkerton
Born to Be Bad
Malcolm Trevor
The Toast of New York
Nick Boyd
Once Upon a Time
Jerry Flynn
When You're in Love
Jimmy Hudson
None But the Lonely Heart
Ernie Mott
The Eagle and the Hawk
Henry Crocker
Becoming Marilyn
(archive footage)
Merrily We Go to Hell
Charlie Baxter
Thirty Day Princess
Porter Madison III
Mansfield 66/67
2017
Suzy
Andre
The Big Parade of Comedy
Andre Charville (archive footage)
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
(archive footage)
The Woman Accused
Jeffrey Baxter
Sinners in the Sun
Ridgeway
The Last Outpost
Michael Andrews
The Howards of Virginia
Matt Howard
This Is the Night
Stephen Mathewson
Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
(archive footage)
Crisis
Dr. Eugene Norland Ferguson
Hot Saturday
Romer Sheffield
Enter Madame
Gerald Fitzgerald
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
2021
Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
Guest on Isle
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
Ernest Bliss
Wings in the Dark
Ken Gordon
Kiss and Make-Up
Dr. Maurice Lamar
George White's Scandals
Cary Grant (archive footage) (uncredited)
Wedding Present
Charlie Mason
Intimate Portrait: Grace Kelly
1990
Gambling Ship
Ace Corbin
Warner at War
(archive footage)
Ladies Should Listen
Julian De Lussac
The Killer of Fossil Gulch
The Victim / The Head Juror (archival footage)
Gay! Gay! Hollywood
1994
True Blue
(Archive Footage)
Singapore Sue
First Sailor
TV Shows (2)
Self / Appearances (65)
Golden Globe Awards
Self · 1 eps
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee / Presenter · 1 eps
Tony Awards
Self - Presenter · 1 eps
Spécial cinéma
Self (archive footage) · 1 eps
The Oscars
Self · 5 eps
The Kennedy Center Honors
Self · 1 eps
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
Self (archive footage)
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Self · 2 eps
Reflets de Cannes
Self · 1 eps
Hollywood on Parade No. B-5
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Self (archive footage)
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Self (uncredited)
Hooray for Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
That's Dancing!
Self (archive footage)
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
Rat Pack
Self (archive footage)
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Self (archive footage)
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Self (archive)
Frank Capra's American Dream
Self (archive footage)
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
Self (archive footage)
Becoming Cary Grant
Self (archive footage)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
Complicated Women
Self (archive footage)
Hippies
Self (archive footage)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self (archive footage)
Breakdowns of 1942
Self
Grace Kelly: The American Princess
Self (archive footage)
Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
Self
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Sophia Loren, a special destiny
Self (archive footage)
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Self (archive footage)
I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...
Self (archive footage)
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
Self (archive footage)
Discovering Audrey Hepburn
Self (archive footage)
All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
Self
Edith Head: The Paramount Years
Self (archive footage)
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
Self (archive footage)
Songs for After a War
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
It's Showtime
Self (archive footage)
Cary Grant: A Class Apart
Self (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
Self
Showbiz Goes to War
Self (archive footage)
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Self
Hitchcock Confidential
Self (archive footage)
Blow-Ups of 1947
Self
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
Self
Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly
Self (archive footage)
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
Self
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Self (archive footage)
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
Self (archive footage)
Ingrid Bergman Remembered
Self (archive footage)
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Self (archive footage)
Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
Self (archive footage)
Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest'
Self (archive footage)
The Shining Future
Self
Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe
Self (archive footage)
Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief
Self (archive footage)
On Assignment: 'His Girl Friday'
Self (archive footage)
Marilyn: Something's Got to Give
Self (archive footage)
Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn
Self (archive footage)
Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin
Self (archive footage)
Once Upon a Time... 'Notorious'
Self (archive footage)
Metropolis Refound
Self (archive footage)