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.
Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026) | Self (archive footage) | 7 |
| 2 | The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes (2022) | - | 6.5 |
| 3 | Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018) | Self (archive footage) | - |
| 4 | Becoming Cary Grant (2017) | Self (archive footage) | 7 |
| 5 | Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema (2007) | Self (archive footage) | - |
| 6 | The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender (1997) | Self (archive footage) | 5 |
| 7 | Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths (1990) | (archive footage) | - |
| 8 | Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) | (in "Suspicion") (archive footage) | 6.5 |
| 9 | Songs for After a War (1976) | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 5 |
| 10 | That's Entertainment! (1974) | (archive footage) | - |
| 11 | The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks (1973) | Self (archive footage) | 6 |
| 12 | Father Goose (1964) | Walter Christopher Eckland | - |
| 13 | Charade (1963) | Peter Joshua | 7.6 |
| 14 | That Touch of Mink (1962) | Philip Shayne | 4 |
| 15 | The Grass Is Greener (1960) | Victor Rhyall | 6 |
| 16 | North by Northwest (1959) | Roger Thornhill | 8.4 |
| 17 | Operation Petticoat (1959) | Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman | 6 |
| 18 | Houseboat (1958) | Tom Winters | 4.5 |
| 19 | Indiscreet (1958) | Philip Adams | 6 |
| 20 | An Affair to Remember (1957) | Nickie Ferrante | 8 |
| 21 | To Catch a Thief (1955) | John Robie | 6.9 |
| 22 | Monkey Business (1952) | Barnaby Fulton | 6.3 |
| 23 | People Will Talk (1951) | Dr. Noah Praetorius | 7.5 |
| 24 | Crisis (1950) | Dr. Eugene Norland Ferguson | - |
| 25 | I Was a Male War Bride (1949) | Capt. Henri Rochard | 5 |
| 26 | Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) | Jim Blandings | 7 |
| 27 | The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947) | Richard Nugent | 8 |
| 28 | The Bishop's Wife (1947) | Dudley | 5.8 |
| 29 | Notorious (1946) | T.R. Devlin | 7.6 |
| 30 | Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) | Mortimer Brewster | 8.3 |
| 31 | None But the Lonely Heart (1944) | Ernie Mott | 4 |
| 32 | Destination Tokyo (1943) | Captain Cassidy | 10 |
| 33 | The Talk of the Town (1942) | Leopold Dilg | 5 |
| 34 | Penny Serenade (1941) | Roger Adams | 4 |
| 35 | Suspicion (1941) | John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth | 6.8 |
| 36 | His Girl Friday (1940) | Walter Burns | 7.4 |
| 37 | The Philadelphia Story (1940) | C.K. Dexter Haven | 7.5 |
| 38 | My Favorite Wife (1940) | Nick Arden | 7.3 |
| 39 | Gunga Din (1939) | Archibald Cutter | 6.7 |
| 40 | Only Angels Have Wings (1939) | Geoff Carter | 6.3 |
| 41 | Holiday (1938) | Johnny Case | 6.5 |
| 42 | Bringing Up Baby (1938) | David Huxley | 6.7 |
| 43 | Topper (1937) | George Kerby | 5.7 |
| 44 | The Awful Truth (1937) | Jerry Warriner | 5 |
| 45 | Big Brown Eyes (1936) | Detective Sergeant Danny Barr | - |
| 46 | Sylvia Scarlett (1935) | Jimmy Monkley | 5.5 |
| 47 | Kiss and Make-Up (1934) | Dr. Maurice Lamar | 7 |
| 48 | Thirty Day Princess (1934) | Porter Madison III | 7 |
| 49 | I'm No Angel (1933) | Jack Clayton | 5 |
| 50 | The Eagle and the Hawk (1933) | Henry Crocker | - |
| 51 | She Done Him Wrong (1933) | Captain Cummings | 3.7 |
| 52 | This Is the Night (1932) | Stephen Mathewson | - |
| 53 | Merrily We Go to Hell (1932) | Charlie Baxter | 5 |
| 54 | Blonde Venus (1932) | Nick Townsend | 7 |

