Cast
Cary Grant
Acting
Cast
Cary Grant
Known for
Acting
Born
1904-01-18
From
Horfield, Bristol, England, UK
Died
1986-11-29
Also known as Archibald Alec Leach, Archibald Leach, Archibald Alexander Leach
Biography
Cary Grant (born Archibald Alec Leach; January 18, 1904 â November 29, 1986) was a British-American actor, celebrated for his debonair charm, impeccable comic timing, and sophisticated screen presence. He became one of Hollywoodâs 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 motherâs institutionalization and his fatherâs 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 Hollywoodâs 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 Hollywoodâs Golden Age. His timeless appeal, effortless sophistication, and enigmatic personal life continue to fascinate audiences and film historians alike.
North by Northwest
as Roger Thornhill
Charade
as Peter Joshua
The Philadelphia Story
as C.K. Dexter Haven
To Catch a Thief
as John Robie
Houseboat
as Tom Winters
Notorious
as T.R. Devlin
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
as (in "Suspicion") (archive footage)
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
as Self (archive footage)
Operation Petticoat
as Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman
His Girl Friday
as Walter Burns
Monkey Business
as Barnaby Fulton
Bringing Up Baby
as David
Arsenic and Old Lace
as Mortimer Brewster
An Affair to Remember
as Nickie Ferrante
Complicated Women
as Self (archive footage)
Suspicion
as John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth
Topper
as George Kerby
Rat Pack
as Self (archive footage)
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Night and Day
as Cole Porter
Mr. Lucky
as Joe Adams
That Touch of Mink
as Philip Shayne
Only Angels Have Wings
as Geoff Carter
Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
as Guest on Isle
Without Reservations
as Cary Grant (uncredited)
That's Entertainment!
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
as Self (archive footage)
Holiday
as Johnny Case
Father Goose
as Walter Christopher Eckland
Madame Butterfly
as Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton
The Bishop's Wife
as Dudley
Once Upon a Time
as Jerry Flynn
Room for One More
as George "Poppy" Rose
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
Alice in Wonderland
as Mock Turtle
The Talk of the Town
as Leopold Dilg
The Pride and the Passion
as Anthony
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as Jim Blandings
Frank Capra's American Dream
as Self (archive footage)
Gunga Din
as Archibald Cutter
Gambling Ship
as Ace Corbin
Destination Tokyo
as Captain Cassidy
The Howards of Virginia
as Matt Howard
The Grass Is Greener
as Victor Rhyall
That's Dancing!
as Self (archive footage)
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
as Self (archive footage)
Mansfield 66/67
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
as Self (archive footage)
The Awful Truth
as Jerry Warriner
The Woman Accused
as Jeffrey Baxter
That's Entertainment, Part II
as (archive footage)
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
as Self (uncredited)
Grace Kelly: The American Princess
as Self (archive footage)
It's Showtime
as Self (archive footage)
Indiscreet
as Philip Adams
Kiss Them for Me
as Cmdr. Andrew " Andy" Crewson
Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
as Self
I Was a Male War Bride
as Capt. Henri Rochard
Penny Serenade
as Roger Adams
My Favorite Wife
as Nick Arden
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
as Self
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
as Richard
People Will Talk
as Dr. Noah Praetorius
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as Self (archive footage)
Hot Saturday
as Romer Sheffield
Showbiz Goes to War
as Self (archive footage)
Walk Don't Run
as Sir William Rutland
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
as Self (archive footage)
Big Brown Eyes
as Detective Sergeant Danny Barr
Crisis
as Dr. Eugene Norland Ferguson
I'm No Angel
as Jack Clayton
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
as Self (archive footage)
None But the Lonely Heart
as Ernie Mott
Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
as (archive footage)
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
as Self (archive footage)
Sylvia Scarlett
as Jimmy Monkley
In Name Only
as Alec Walker
Breakdowns of 1942
as Self
Every Girl Should Be Married
as Dr. Madison W. Brown
Blonde Venus
as Nick Townsend
Dream Wife
as Clemson Reade
She Done Him Wrong
as Captain Cummings
The Big Parade of Comedy
as Andre Charville (archive footage)
Cary Grant: A Class Apart
as Self (archive footage)
The Toast of New York
as Nick Boyd
Edith Head: The Paramount Years
as Self (archive footage)
All Star Party for Lucille Ball
as Self
Thirty Day Princess
as Porter Madison III
Once Upon a Time... 'Notorious'
as Self (archive footage)
Once Upon a Honeymoon
as Patrick O'Toole
Becoming Marilyn
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
as Self (archive)
Ingrid Bergman Remembered
as Self (archive footage)
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as Self (archive footage)
The Eagle and the Hawk
as Henry Crocker
Wings in the Dark
as Ken Gordon
Wedding Present
as Charlie Mason
Hooray for Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
Warner at War
as (archive footage)
Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
as Self
Songs for After a War
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Devil and the Deep
as Lt. Jaeckel
Mythos CĂŽte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
Becoming Cary Grant
as Self (archive footage)
Merrily We Go to Hell
as Charlie Baxter
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
as Self (archive footage)
Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
as Self
Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
as Self (archive footage)
Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
as (archive footage)
This Is the Night
as Stephen Mathewson
On Location with Gunga Din
as Archibald Cutter (archive footage)
When You're in Love
as Jimmy Hudson
Ladies Should Listen
as Julian De Lussac
All Star Party for Clint Eastwood
as Self
Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest'
as Self (archive footage)
George White's Scandals
as Cary Grant (archive footage) (uncredited)
Topper Takes a Trip
as George Kerby (archive footage)
Sophia Loren, a special destiny
as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood on Parade No. B-5
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Suzy
as Andre
Gay! Gay! Hollywood
The Road to Victory
as Cary Grant (uncredited)
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
as Self
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
as Ernest Bliss
Hippies
as Self (archive footage)
Born to Be Bad
as Malcolm Trevor
Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
as Self (Archive Footage)
All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
as Self
Sinners in the Sun
as Ridgeway
Enter Madame
as Gerald Fitzgerald
Marilyn: Something's Got to Give
as Self (archive footage)
Discovering Audrey Hepburn
as Self (archive footage)
Grace Kelly â Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin
as Self (archive footage)
The Last Outpost
as Michael Andrews
Metropolis Refound
as Self (archive footage)
Singapore Sue
as First Sailor
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
as Self (archive footage)
Blow-Ups of 1947
as Self
The Shining Future
as Self
Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly
as Self (archive footage)
Kiss and Make-Up
as Dr. Maurice Lamar
On Assignment: 'His Girl Friday'
as Self (archive footage)
True Blue
as (Archive Footage)
Hitchcock Confidential
as Self (archive footage)
Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief
as Self (archive footage)
The Killer of Fossil Gulch
as The Victim / The Head Juror (archival footage)
Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 1
as Self
Intimate Portrait: Grace Kelly
A Tribute to the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital
as Self