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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.
Born January 18, 1904† November 29, 1986 Horfield, Bristol, England, UK1 movie on MoviHero
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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. …
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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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- 2026EPiC: Elvis Presley in ConcertSelf (archive footage)
- 2024True Blue(Archive Footage)
- 2022Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische PrinzessinSelf (archive footage)
- 2022Becoming Marilyn(archive footage)
- 2022Rat PackSelf (archive footage)
- 2021Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, LeidenschaftActor
- 2019Sophia Loren, a special destinySelf (archive footage)
- 2019Hitchcock ConfidentialSelf (archive footage)
- 2018Scotty and the Secret History of HollywoodSelf (archive footage)
- 2018Mel Brooks: UnwrappedSelf (archive footage)
- 2017Becoming Cary GrantSelf (archive footage)
- 2017Mansfield 66/67Actor
- 2015Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a DamnSelf (archive footage)
- 2015Discovering Audrey HepburnSelf (archive footage)
- 2012Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn MonroeSelf (archive footage)
- 2010Metropolis RefoundSelf (archive footage)
- 20091939: Hollywood's Greatest YearSelf (archive footage)
- 2009Once Upon a Time... 'Notorious'Self (archive footage)
- 2009Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace KellySelf (archive footage)
- 2008Warner at War(archive footage)
- 2007Spine Tingler! The William Castle StorySelf (archive)
- 2007HippiesSelf (archive footage)
- 2007Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early CinemaSelf (archive footage)
- 2006On Assignment: 'His Girl Friday'Self (archive footage)
- 2004On Location with Gunga DinArchibald Cutter (archive footage)
- 2004Before the Fact: Suspicious HitchcockSelf (archive footage)
- 2004Cary Grant: A Class ApartSelf (archive footage)
- 2003Cole Porter in Hollywood: True LoveSelf (Archive Footage)
- 2003Complicated WomenSelf (archive footage)
- 2002Edith Head: The Paramount YearsSelf (archive footage)
- 2002Writing And Casting To Catch A ThiefSelf (archive footage)
- 2000Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest'Self (archive footage)
- 1999Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of HollywoodSelf (archive footage)
- 1997The Silver Screen: Color Me LavenderSelf (archive footage)
- 1997Frank Capra's American DreamSelf (archive footage)
- 1996Ingrid Bergman RememberedSelf (archive footage)
- 1995The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American MoviesSelf (archive footage)
- 1994Mae West and the Men Who Knew HerSelf (archive footage)
- 1994Gay! Gay! HollywoodActor
- 1990Marilyn: Something's Got to GiveSelf (archive footage)
- 1990You're the Top: The Cole Porter StorySelf (archive footage)
- 1990Intimate Portrait: Grace KellySelf (archive)
- 1990Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To(archive footage)
- 1990Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic DeathsSelf (archive footage)
- 1989I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...Self (archive footage)
- 1988Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading ManSelf (archive footage)
- 1988Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBCSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1987Grace Kelly: The American PrincessSelf (archive footage)
- 1986All Star Party for Clint EastwoodSelf
- 1986Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday SpecialSelf
- 1985George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey(archive footage)
- 1985That's Dancing!Self (archive footage)
- 1984All Star Party for Lucille BallSelf
- 1983All-Star Party for Frank SinatraSelf
- 1982Showbiz Goes to WarSelf (archive footage)
- 1982Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid(in "Suspicion") (archive footage)
- 1982Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!Self (archive footage)
- 1979Frank Sinatra: The First 40 YearsSelf
- 1979All Star Tribute to Ingrid BergmanSelf
- 1976That's Entertainment, Part II(archive footage)
- 1976It's ShowtimeSelf (archive footage)
- 1976Songs for After a WarSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1976Hooray for HollywoodSelf (archive footage)
- 1975Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?Self (archive footage)
- 1974That's Entertainment!(archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1973The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard HawksSelf (archive footage)
- 1972Hollywood: The Dream FactorySelf (archive footage)
- 1970The Killer of Fossil GulchThe Victim / The Head Juror (archival footage)
- 1970Elvis: That's the Way It IsSelf (uncredited)
- 1966Walk Don't RunSir William Rutland
- 1964Father GooseWalter Christopher Eckland
- 1964The Big Parade of ComedyAndre Charville (archive footage)
- 1963CharadePeter Joshua
- 1962That Touch of MinkPhilip Shayne
- 1960The Grass Is GreenerProducer · Victor Rhyall
- 1959Operation PetticoatLieutenant Commander Matt Sherman
- 1958HouseboatTom Winters
- 1958IndiscreetPhilip Adams
- 1957Kiss Them for MeCmdr. Andrew " Andy" Crewson
- 1957An Affair to RememberNickie Ferrante
- 1957The Pride and the PassionAnthony
- 1955To Catch a ThiefJohn Robie
- 1953Dream WifeClemson Reade
- 1952Monkey BusinessBarnaby Fulton
- 1952Room for One MoreGeorge "Poppy" Rose
- 1951People Will TalkNoah Praetorius
- 1950CrisisDr. Eugene Norland Ferguson
- 1949I Was a Male War BrideCapt. Henri Rochard
- 1948Every Girl Should Be MarriedDr. Madison W. Brown
- 1948Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream HouseJim Blandings
- 1947Blow-Ups of 1947Self
- 1947The Bishop's WifeDudley
- 1947The Bachelor and the Bobby-SoxerRichard
- 1946NotoriousDevlin
- 1946Night and DayCole Porter
- 1946Without ReservationsCary Grant (uncredited)
- 1945George White's ScandalsCary Grant (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1944None But the Lonely HeartErnie Mott
- 1944Arsenic and Old LaceMortimer Brewster
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