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