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 (92)
North by Northwest
Roger Thornhill
Notorious
Devlin
Charade
Peter Joshua
To Catch a Thief
John Robie
The Philadelphia Story
C.K. Dexter Haven
Bringing Up Baby
David
Arsenic and Old Lace
Mortimer Brewster
His Girl Friday
Walter Burns
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
(in "Suspicion") (archive footage)
Suspicion
John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth
An Affair to Remember
Nickie Ferrante
The Bishop's Wife
Dudley
Houseboat
Tom Winters
Operation Petticoat
Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Jim Blandings
Only Angels Have Wings
Geoff Carter
Monkey Business
Barnaby Fulton
Father Goose
Walter Christopher Eckland
The Awful Truth
Jerry Warriner
The Grass Is Greener
Victor Rhyall
Gunga Din
Archibald Cutter
The Talk of the Town
Leopold Dilg
That's Entertainment!
(archive footage) (uncredited)
Blonde Venus
Nick Townsend
Holiday
Johnny Case
Destination Tokyo
Captain Cassidy
That Touch of Mink
Philip Shayne
Mr. Lucky
Joe Adams
Alice in Wonderland
Mock Turtle
Indiscreet
Philip Adams
Topper
George Kerby
Night and Day
Cole Porter
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
Richard
My Favorite Wife
Nick Arden
People Will Talk
Noah Praetorius
The Pride and the Passion
Anthony
Penny Serenade
Roger Adams
Wedding Present
Charlie Mason
Walk Don't Run
Sir William Rutland
I'm No Angel
Jack Clayton
Ladies Should Listen
Julian De Lussac
Kiss Them for Me
Cmdr. Andrew " Andy" Crewson
In Name Only
Alec Walker
Without Reservations
Cary Grant (uncredited)
Once Upon a Honeymoon
Patrick O'Toole
I Was a Male War Bride
Capt. Henri Rochard
The Eagle and the Hawk
Henry Crocker
The Howards of Virginia
Matt Howard
That's Entertainment, Part II
(archive footage)
The Big Parade of Comedy
Andre Charville (archive footage)
Big Brown Eyes
Detective Sergeant Danny Barr
Merrily We Go to Hell
Charlie Baxter
She Done Him Wrong
Captain Cummings
Sylvia Scarlett
Jimmy Monkley
Every Girl Should Be Married
Dr. Madison W. Brown
Room for One More
George "Poppy" Rose
Topper Takes a Trip
George Kerby (archive footage)
The Last Outpost
Michael Andrews
Dream Wife
Clemson Reade
Gambling Ship
Ace Corbin
Suzy
Andre
This Is the Night
Stephen Mathewson
Warner at War
(archive footage)
Becoming Marilyn
(archive footage)
Mansfield 66/67
2017
Devil and the Deep
Lt. Jaeckel
Born to Be Bad
Malcolm Trevor
Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
(archive footage)
Intimate Portrait: Grace Kelly
1990
The Toast of New York
Nick Boyd
When You're in Love
Jimmy Hudson
Wings in the Dark
Ken Gordon
Madame Butterfly
Lieutenant Pinkerton
Gay! Gay! Hollywood
1994
Once Upon a Time
Jerry Flynn
Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
(archive footage)
Thirty Day Princess
Porter Madison III
Sinners in the Sun
Ridgeway
None But the Lonely Heart
Ernie Mott
Crisis
Dr. Eugene Norland Ferguson
Enter Madame
Gerald Fitzgerald
Hot Saturday
Romer Sheffield
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
2021
George White's Scandals
Cary Grant (archive footage) (uncredited)
Kiss and Make-Up
Dr. Maurice Lamar
The Woman Accused
Jeffrey Baxter
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
Ernest Bliss
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
(archive footage)
True Blue
(Archive Footage)
Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
Guest on Isle
The Killer of Fossil Gulch
The Victim / The Head Juror (archival footage)
Singapore Sue
First Sailor
TV Shows (2)
Self / Appearances (64)
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
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Self · 2 eps
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
Self (archive footage)
Reflets de Cannes
Self · 1 eps
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self (archive footage)
That's Dancing!
Self (archive footage)
Hippies
Self (archive footage)
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
Becoming Cary Grant
Self (archive footage)
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
It's Showtime
Self (archive footage)
Grace Kelly: The American Princess
Self (archive footage)
Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe
Self (archive footage)
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Self (uncredited)
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
Self (archive footage)
Rat Pack
Self (archive footage)
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Self (archive footage)
Frank Capra's American Dream
Self (archive footage)
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
Self (archive footage)
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
Self (archive footage)
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Self (archive footage)
Hitchcock Confidential
Self (archive footage)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
Self
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Self (archive footage)
Ingrid Bergman Remembered
Self (archive footage)
I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...
Self (Archive Footage)
Hooray for Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
Breakdowns of 1942
Self
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
Self (archive footage)
Sophia Loren, a special destiny
Self (archive footage)
Edith Head: The Paramount Years
Self (archive footage)
Blow-Ups of 1947
Self
Cary Grant: A Class Apart
Self (archive footage)
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Self (archive footage)
Songs for After a War
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Complicated Women
Self (archive footage)
Showbiz Goes to War
Self (archive footage)
Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
Self
Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin
Self (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
Self
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
Self
Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn
Self (archive footage)
All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
Self
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Self
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
Self (archive footage)
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Self (archive)
Discovering Audrey Hepburn
Self (archive footage)
The Shining Future
Self
Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest'
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood on Parade No. B-5
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
Self (archive footage)
Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief
Self (archive footage)
Once Upon a Time... 'Notorious'
Self (archive footage)
Metropolis Refound
Self (archive footage)
Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly
Self (archive footage)
Marilyn: Something's Got to Give
Self (archive footage)
On Assignment: 'His Girl Friday'
Self (archive footage)