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