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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| 2021 | Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft |
| 2019 | Sophia Loren, une destinée particulière as Self (archive footage) |
| 2019 | Dans l'ombre d'Hitchcock, Alma et Hitch as Self (archive footage) |
| 2018 | Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood as Self (archive footage) |
| 2018 | Mel Brooks: Unwrapped as Self (archive footage) |
| 2017 | Becoming Cary Grant as Self (archive footage) |
| 2015 | Discovering Audrey Hepburn as Self (archive footage) |
| 2012 | Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe as Self (archive footage) |
| 2010 | Metropolis refundada as Self (archive footage) |
| 2009 | 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year as Self (archive footage) |
| 2009 | Il était une fois... « Les enchaînés » as Self (archive footage) |
| 2009 | Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly as Self (archive footage) |
| 2008 | Warner at War as (archive footage) |
| 2007 | Hippies as Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema as Self (archive footage) |
| 2006 | On Assignment: 'His Girl Friday' as Self (archive footage) |
| 2004 | On Location with Gunga Din as Archibald Cutter (archive footage) |
| 2004 | Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock as Self (archive footage) |
| 2004 | Cary Grant: A Class Apart as Self (archive footage) |
| 2003 | Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love as Self (Archive Footage) |
| 2003 | Complicated Women as Self (archive footage) |
| 2002 | Edith Head: The Paramount Years as (archive footage) |
| 2002 | Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief as Self (archive footage) |
| 2000 | Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest' as Self (archive footage) |
| 1999 | Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood as Self (archive footage) |
| 1997 | The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender as Self (archive footage) |
| 1997 | Frank Capra's American Dream as Self (archive footage) |
| 1996 | Ingrid Bergman Remembered as Self (archive footage) |
| 1994 | Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her as Self (archive footage) |
| 1994 | Gay! Gay! Hollywood |
| 1990 | Marilyn: Something's Got to Give as Self (archive footage) |
| 1990 | You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story as Self (archive footage) |
| 1990 | Intimate Portrait: Grace Kelly |
| 1990 | Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To as (archive footage) |
| 1990 | Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths as (archive footage) |
| 1988 | Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man as Self (archive footage) |
| 1988 | Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC as Self (archive footage) |
| 1987 | Grace Kelly: The American Princess as Self (archive footage) |
| 1986 | All Star Party for Clint Eastwood as Self |
| 1986 | Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special as Self |
| 1985 | That's Dancing! as Self (archive footage) |
| 1984 | All Star Party for Lucille Ball as Self |
| 1983 | All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra as Self |
| 1983 | Notre Dame de la Croisette as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1982 | Showbiz Goes to War as (archive footage) |
| 1982 | Ölü Adamlar Ekose Giymez as (in "Suspicion") (archive footage) |
| 1982 | Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers! as Self (archive footage) |
| 1979 | Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years as Self |
| 1979 | All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman as Self |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II as (archive footage) |
| 1976 | It's Showtime as Self (archive footage) |
| 1976 | Canciones para después de una guerra as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1976 | Hooray for Hollywood as Self (archive footage) |
| 1975 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? as Self (archive footage) |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! as (archive footage) |
| 1973 | The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks as Self (archive footage) |
| 1972 | Hollywood: The Dream Factory as Self (archive footage) |
| 1970 | The Killer of Fossil Gulch as The Victim / The Head Juror (archival footage) |
| 1970 | Elvis: That's the Way It Is as Self |
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| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy as Andre Charville (archive footage) |
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| 1959 | Donanmanın Melekleri as Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman |
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| 1957 | Kiss Them for Me as Cmdr. Andrew " Andy" Crewson |
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| 1957 | Gurur ve İhtiras as Anthony |
| 1955 | Kelepçeli Aşık as John Robie |
| 1953 | Rüyamdaki Kadın as Clemson Reade |
| 1952 | Monkey Business as Barnaby Fulton |
| 1952 | Room for One More as George "Poppy" Rose |
| 1951 | People Will Talk as Dr. Noah Praetorius |
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| 1949 | I Was a Male War Bride as Capt. Henri Rochard |
| 1948 | Every Girl Should Be Married as Dr. Madison W. Brown |
| 1948 | Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House as Jim Blandings |
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| 1947 | The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer as Richard Nugent |
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| 1946 | Without Reservations as Cary Grant (uncredited) |
| 1945 | George White's Scandals as Cary Grant (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1944 | None But the Lonely Heart as Ernie Mott |
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| 1944 | The Road to Victory as Cary Grant (uncredited) |
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| 1940 | A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound as Self |
| 1940 | A Tribute to the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital as Self |
| 1940 | The Howards of Virginia as Matt Howard |
| 1940 | My Favorite Wife as Nick Arden |
| 1940 | Cuma Kızı as Walter Burns |
| 1939 | Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 1 as Self |
| 1939 | In Name Only as Alec Walker |
| 1939 | Melekler Kanatlıdır as Geoff Carter |
| 1939 | Gunga Din as Archibald Cutter |
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| 1938 | Holiday as Johnny Case |
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| 1934 | Kiss and Make-Up as Dr. Maurice Lamar |
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