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Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
1986
as Self
Cary Grant
Also known as: Archibald Alexander Leach, Archibald Alec Leach
Acting
Born:January 18, 1904
Died:November 29, 1986(aged 82)
Birthplace:Horfield, Bristol, England, UK
Nationality:United States
Height:6'0" (184 cm)
Education:Bishop Road Primary School, Fairfield Grammar School, Fairfield High School
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CommunityBiography
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.
Notable Works
The Philadelphia StoryNorth by NorthwestBringing Up BabyTo Catch a Thief
Filmography (128 movies)
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Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
1990
as (archive footage)
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EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
2026
as Self (archive footage)
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Hitchcock Confidential
2019
as Self (archive footage)
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Discovering Audrey Hepburn
2015
as Self (archive footage)
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North by Northwest
1959
as Roger Thornhill
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Elvis: That's the Way It Is
1970
as Self
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Notorious
1946
as T.R. Devlin
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Charade
1963
as Peter Joshua
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Arsenic and Old Lace
1944
as Mortimer Brewster
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Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
1999
as Self (archive footage)
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The Philadelphia Story
1940
as C.K. Dexter Haven
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Bringing Up Baby
1938
as David Huxley
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Edith Head: The Paramount Years
2002
as (archive footage)
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His Girl Friday
1940
as Walter Burns
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An Affair to Remember
1957
as Nickie Ferrante
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The Talk of the Town
1942
as Leopold Dilg
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Holiday
1938
as Johnny Case
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To Catch a Thief
1955
as John Robie
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Only Angels Have Wings
1939
as Geoff Carter
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Operation Petticoat
1959
as Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman
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The Awful Truth
1937
as Jerry Warriner
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Suspicion
1941
as John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth
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People Will Talk
1951
as Dr. Noah Praetorius
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The Bishop's Wife
1947
as Dudley
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Father Goose
1964
as Walter Christopher Eckland
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The Killer of Fossil Gulch
1970
as The Victim / The Head Juror (uncredited)
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Cary Grant: A Class Apart
2004
as Self (archive footage)
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Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
2004
as Self (archive footage)
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Sophia Loren, a special destiny
2019
as Self (archive footage)
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Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
1988
as Self (archive footage)
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It's Showtime
1976
as Self (archive footage)
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Mr. Lucky
1943
as Joe Adams
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My Favorite Wife
1940
as Nick Arden
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Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
1948
as Jim Blandings
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In Name Only
1939
as Alec Walker
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The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
1947
as Richard Nugent
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The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
1936
as Ernest Bliss
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I Was a Male War Bride
1949
as Capt. Henri Rochard
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Destination Tokyo
1943
as Captain Cassidy
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Thirty Day Princess
1934
as Porter Madison III
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The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
1973
as Self (archive footage)
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Blonde Venus
1932
as Nick Townsend
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Topper
1937
as George Kerby
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When You're in Love
1937
as Jimmy Hudson
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Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest'
2000
as Self (archive footage)
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A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
1940
as Self
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Monkey Business
1952
as Barnaby Fulton
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Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
1982
as (in "Suspicion") (archive footage)
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Crisis
1950
as Dr. Eugene Norland Ferguson
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The Eagle and the Hawk
1933
as Henry Crocker
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Becoming Cary Grant
2017
as Self (archive footage)
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Indiscreet
1958
as Philip Adams
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Penny Serenade
1941
as Roger Adams
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Gunga Din
1939
as Archibald Cutter
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Wedding Present
1936
as Charlie Mason
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Songs for After a War
1976
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Grace Kelly: The American Princess
1987
as Self (archive footage)
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The Howards of Virginia
1940
as Matt Howard
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Room for One More
1952
as George "Poppy" Rose
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Hot Saturday
1932
as Romer Sheffield
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Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
2018
as Self (archive footage)
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Topper Takes a Trip
1938
as George Kerby (archive footage)
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Wings in the Dark
1935
as Ken Gordon
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That Touch of Mink
1962
as Philip Shayne
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Houseboat
1958
as Tom Winters
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Walk Don't Run
1966
as Sir William Rutland
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I'm No Angel
1933
as Jack Clayton
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Blow-Ups of 1947
1947
as Self
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Big Brown Eyes
1936
as Detective Sergeant Danny Barr
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The Grass Is Greener
1960
Executive Producer
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None But the Lonely Heart
1944
as Ernie Mott
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The Big Parade of Comedy
1964
as Andre Charville (archive footage)
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Merrily We Go to Hell
1932
as Charlie Baxter
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Sylvia Scarlett
1935
as Jimmy Monkley
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Once Upon a Honeymoon
1942
as Patrick O'Toole
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The Last Outpost
1935
as Michael Andrews
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Every Girl Should Be Married
1948
as Dr. Madison W. Brown
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Alice in Wonderland
1933
as Mock Turtle
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A Tribute to the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital
1940
as Self
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Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
1982
as Self (archive footage)
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All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
1983
as Self
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All Star Party for Clint Eastwood
1986
as Self
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Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 1
1939
as Self
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All Star Party for Lucille Ball
1984
as Self
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The Pride and the Passion
1957
as Anthony
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The Woman Accused
1933
as Jeffrey Baxter
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Night and Day
1946
as Cole Porter
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She Done Him Wrong
1933
as Captain Cummings
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Once Upon a Time
1944
as Jerry Flynn
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The Toast of New York
1937
as Nick Boyd
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Ladies Should Listen
1934
as Julian De Lussac
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Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
1990
as (archive footage)
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Born to Be Bad
1934
as Malcolm Trevor
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Suzy
1936
as Andre
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The Road to Victory
1944
as Cary Grant (uncredited)
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Enter Madame
1935
as Gerald Fitzgerald
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Kiss Them for Me
1957
as Cmdr. Andrew " Andy" Crewson
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Metropolis Refound
2010
as Self (archive footage)
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Dream Wife
1953
as Clemson Reade
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George White's Scandals
1945
as Cary Grant (archive footage) (uncredited)
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This Is the Night
1932
as Stephen Mathewson
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Madame Butterfly
1932
as Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton
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Gambling Ship
1933
as Ace Corbin
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Kiss and Make-Up
1934
as Dr. Maurice Lamar
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The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
1997
as Self (archive footage)
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Devil and the Deep
1932
as Lt. Jaeckel
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Sinners in the Sun
1932
as Ridgeway
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Marilyn: Something's Got to Give
1990
as Self (archive footage)
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Singapore Sue
1932
as First Sailor
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The Shining Future
1944
as Self
Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief
2002
as Self (archive footage)
On Location with Gunga Din
2004
as Archibald Cutter (archive footage)
Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
2003
as Self (Archive Footage)
The Trouble With Forgetting
2024
as (archive footage)
True Blue
2025
as (Archive Footage)
Hooray for Hollywood
1976
as Self (archive footage)
Intimate Portrait: Grace Kelly
1990
All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
1979
as Self
Hollywood on Parade No. B-5
1933
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hippies
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Once Upon a Time... 'Notorious'
2009
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
1979
as Self
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
1994
as Self (archive footage)
On Assignment: 'His Girl Friday'
2006
as Self (archive footage)
Clemence & Alexis
2025
as Archive
Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly
2009
as Self (archive footage)
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