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.
Filmography
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
as Self (archive footage)
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
as Self (archive footage)
True Blue
as (Archive Footage)
True Blue
as (Archive Footage)
Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin
as Self (archive footage)
Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin
as Self (archive footage)
Becoming Marilyn
as (archive footage)
Becoming Marilyn
as (archive footage)
Rat Pack
as Self (archive footage)
Rat Pack
as Self (archive footage)
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
Sophia Loren, a special destiny
as Self (archive footage)
Sophia Loren, a special destiny
as Self (archive footage)
Hitchcock Confidential
as Self (archive footage)
Hitchcock Confidential
as Self (archive footage)
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
as Self (archive footage)
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
as Self (archive footage)
Becoming Cary Grant
as Self (archive footage)
Becoming Cary Grant
as Self (archive footage)
Mansfield 66/67
Mansfield 66/67
Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn
as Self (archive footage)
Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn
as Self (archive footage)
Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe
as Self (archive footage)
Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe
as Self (archive footage)
Metropolis Refound
as Self (archive footage)
Metropolis Refound
as Self (archive footage)
Once Upon a Time... 'Notorious'
as Self (archive footage)
Once Upon a Time... 'Notorious'
as Self (archive footage)
Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly
as Self (archive footage)
Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly
as Self (archive footage)
Warner at War
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Warner at War
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Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
as Self (archive)
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
as Self (archive)
Hippies
as Self (archive footage)
Hippies
as Self (archive footage)
On Location with Gunga Din
as Archibald Cutter (archive footage)
On Location with Gunga Din
as Archibald Cutter (archive footage)
Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
as Self (Archive Footage)
Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
as Self (Archive Footage)
Complicated Women
as Self (archive footage)
Complicated Women
as Self (archive footage)
Edith Head: The Paramount Years
as Self (archive footage)
Edith Head: The Paramount Years
as Self (archive footage)
Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief
as Self (archive footage)
Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief
as Self (archive footage)
Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest'
as Self (archive footage)
Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest'
as Self (archive footage)
Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
as Self (archive footage)
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Capra's American Dream
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Capra's American Dream
as Self (archive footage)
Ingrid Bergman Remembered
as Self (archive footage)
Ingrid Bergman Remembered
as Self (archive footage)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
as Self (archive footage)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
as Self (archive footage)
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
as Self (archive footage)
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
as Self (archive footage)
Marilyn: Something's Got to Give
as Self (archive footage)
Marilyn: Something's Got to Give
as Self (archive footage)
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as Self (archive footage)
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as Self (archive footage)
Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
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Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
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I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...
as Self (Archive Footage)
I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...
as Self (Archive Footage)
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Grace Kelly: The American Princess
as Self (archive footage)
Grace Kelly: The American Princess
as Self (archive footage)
All Star Party for Clint Eastwood
as Self
All Star Party for Clint Eastwood
as Self
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
as Self
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
as Self
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
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George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
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That's Dancing!
as Self (archive footage)
That's Dancing!
as Self (archive footage)
All Star Party for Lucille Ball
as Self
All Star Party for Lucille Ball
as Self
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
as Self
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
as Self
Showbiz Goes to War
as Self (archive footage)
Showbiz Goes to War
as Self (archive footage)
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
as (in "Suspicion") (archive footage)
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
as (in "Suspicion") (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
as Self
Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
as Self
That's Entertainment, Part II
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That's Entertainment, Part II
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It's Showtime
as Self (archive footage)
It's Showtime
as Self (archive footage)
Songs for After a War
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Songs for After a War
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hooray for Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
Hooray for Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
That's Entertainment!
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
That's Entertainment!
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
as Self (archive footage)
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
as Self (archive footage)
Walk Don't Run
as Sir William Rutland
Walk Don't Run
as Sir William Rutland
That Touch of Mink
as Philip Shayne
That Touch of Mink
as Philip Shayne
The Grass Is Greener
as Victor Rhyall
The Grass Is Greener
as Victor Rhyall
North by Northwest
as Roger Thornhill
North by Northwest
as Roger Thornhill
Houseboat
as Tom Winters
Houseboat
as Tom Winters
Indiscreet
as Philip Adams
Indiscreet
as Philip Adams
Kiss Them for Me
as Cmdr. Andrew " Andy" Crewson
Kiss Them for Me
as Cmdr. Andrew " Andy" Crewson
Dream Wife
as Clemson Reade
Dream Wife
as Clemson Reade
Monkey Business
as Barnaby Fulton
Monkey Business
as Barnaby Fulton
People Will Talk
as Noah Praetorius
People Will Talk
as Noah Praetorius
Crisis
as Dr. Eugene Norland Ferguson
Crisis
as Dr. Eugene Norland Ferguson
Every Girl Should Be Married
as Dr. Madison W. Brown
Every Girl Should Be Married
as Dr. Madison W. Brown
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as Jim Blandings
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as Jim Blandings
Blow-Ups of 1947
as Self
Blow-Ups of 1947
as Self
The Bishop's Wife
as Dudley
The Bishop's Wife
as Dudley
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
as Richard
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
as Richard
Notorious
as Devlin
Notorious
as Devlin
Night and Day
as Cole Porter
Night and Day
as Cole Porter
Without Reservations
as Cary Grant (uncredited)
Without Reservations
as Cary Grant (uncredited)
Arsenic and Old Lace
as Mortimer Brewster
Arsenic and Old Lace
as Mortimer Brewster
The Road to Victory
as Cary Grant (uncredited)
The Road to Victory
as Cary Grant (uncredited)
The Shining Future
as Self
The Shining Future
as Self
Destination Tokyo
as Captain Cassidy
Destination Tokyo
as Captain Cassidy
Mr. Lucky
as Joe Adams
Mr. Lucky
as Joe Adams
Suspicion
as John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth
Suspicion
as John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth
Penny Serenade
as Roger Adams
Penny Serenade
as Roger Adams
The Philadelphia Story
as C.K. Dexter Haven
The Philadelphia Story
as C.K. Dexter Haven
Only Angels Have Wings
as Geoff Carter
Only Angels Have Wings
as Geoff Carter
Bringing Up Baby
as David
Bringing Up Baby
as David
The Awful Truth
as Jerry Warriner
The Awful Truth
as Jerry Warriner
Suzy
as Andre
Suzy
as Andre
Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
as Guest on Isle
Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
as Guest on Isle
Hot Saturday
as Romer Sheffield
Hot Saturday
as Romer Sheffield
Singapore Sue
as First Sailor
Singapore Sue
as First Sailor