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.
155 movies · 9 shows
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
2026·8.3
True Blue
2025·0.0
Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin
2022·0.0
Becoming Marilyn
2022·7.6
Rat Pack
2022·9.0
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
2021·7.5
Sophia Loren, a special destiny
2019·6.9
Hitchcock Confidential
2019·7.8
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
2018·5.9
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
2018·6.4
Becoming Cary Grant
2017·6.7
Mansfield 66/67
2017·4.8
Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn
2015·9.0
Discovering Audrey Hepburn
2015·8.0
Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe
2012·7.2
Metropolis Refound
2010·5.4
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
2009·7.5
Once Upon a Time... 'Notorious'
2009·0.0
Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly
2009·0.0
Warner at War
2008·7.0
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
2007·7.8
Hippies
2007·0.0
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007·4.3
On Assignment: 'His Girl Friday'
2006·0.0
On Location with Gunga Din
2004·10.0
Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
2004·8.5
Cary Grant: A Class Apart
2004·7.1
Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
2003·7.0
Complicated Women
2003·6.9
Edith Head: The Paramount Years
2002·7.7
Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief
2002·10.0
Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest'
2000·6.9
Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
1999·7.8
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
1997·5.1
Frank Capra's American Dream
1997·6.3
Ingrid Bergman Remembered
1996·6.7
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995·8.0
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
1994·0.0
Gay! Gay! Hollywood
1994·3.3
Marilyn: Something's Got to Give
1990·5.0
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
1990·0.0
Intimate Portrait: Grace Kelly
1990·0.0
Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
1990·8.5
Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
1990·5.7
I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...
1989·0.0
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
1988·7.0
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988·6.0
Grace Kelly: The American Princess
1987·7.0
All Star Party for Clint Eastwood
1986·6.0
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
1986·9.0
That's Dancing!
1985·6.9
All Star Party for Lucille Ball
1984·6.0
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
1983·6.0
Showbiz Goes to War
1982·10.0
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
1982·6.7
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
1982·6.0
Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
1979·0.0
All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
1979·0.0
That's Entertainment, Part II
1976·7.0
It's Showtime
1976·7.5
Songs for After a War
1976·6.6
Hooray for Hollywood
1976·8.0
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975·6.3
That's Entertainment!
1974·7.4
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
1973·6.8
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972·7.3
The Killer of Fossil Gulch
1970·7.0
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
1970·8.1
Walk Don't Run
1966·6.5
Father Goose
1964·7.1
The Big Parade of Comedy
1964·7.2
Charade
1963·7.7
That Touch of Mink
1962·6.5
The Grass Is Greener
1960·6.4
Operation Petticoat
1959·7.3
North by Northwest
1959·8.0
Houseboat
1958·6.4
Indiscreet
1958·6.6
Kiss Them for Me
1957·5.6
An Affair to Remember
1957·7.4
The Pride and the Passion
1957·6.1
To Catch a Thief
1955·7.3
Dream Wife
1953·5.4
Monkey Business
1952·6.7
Room for One More
1952·6.5
People Will Talk
1951·7.1
Crisis
1950·6.7
I Was a Male War Bride
1949·7.0
Every Girl Should Be Married
1948·6.0
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
1948·7.0
Blow-Ups of 1947
1947·6.3
The Bishop's Wife
1947·7.1
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
1947·6.9
Notorious
1946·7.7
Night and Day
1946·6.1
Without Reservations
1946·6.2
George White's Scandals
1945·6.5
None But the Lonely Heart
1944·6.4
Arsenic and Old Lace
1944·7.6
Once Upon a Time
1944·5.8
The Road to Victory
1944·6.7
The Shining Future
1944·4.0
Destination Tokyo
1943·6.9
Mr. Lucky
1943·7.0
Breakdowns of 1942
1942·6.0
Once Upon a Honeymoon
1942·6.3
The Talk of the Town
1942·7.3
Suspicion
1941·7.1
Penny Serenade
1941·6.6
The Philadelphia Story
1940·7.6
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
1940·6.8
A Tribute to the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital
1940·7.0
The Howards of Virginia
1940·6.8
My Favorite Wife
1940·7.0
His Girl Friday
1940·7.4
Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 1
1939·6.0
In Name Only
1939·7.0
Only Angels Have Wings
1939·7.3
Gunga Din
1939·6.5
Topper Takes a Trip
1938·6.6
Holiday
1938·7.3
Bringing Up Baby
1938·7.5
The Awful Truth
1937·7.2
The Toast of New York
1937·6.2
Topper
1937·6.8
When You're in Love
1937·6.9
Wedding Present
1936·6.3
Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
1936·6.0
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
1936·6.9
Suzy
1936·5.9
Big Brown Eyes
1936·6.2
Sylvia Scarlett
1935·6.3
Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
1935·6.1
The Last Outpost
1935·6.2
Wings in the Dark
1935·6.4
Enter Madame
1935·5.8
Ladies Should Listen
1934·6.2
Kiss and Make-Up
1934·5.3
Born to Be Bad
1934·5.8
Thirty Day Princess
1934·6.8
Alice in Wonderland
1933·6.1
Hollywood on Parade No. B-5
1933·0.0
I'm No Angel
1933·6.4
Gambling Ship
1933·5.8
The Eagle and the Hawk
1933·6.7
The Woman Accused
1933·6.0
She Done Him Wrong
1933·5.9
Madame Butterfly
1932·5.4
Hot Saturday
1932·6.6
Blonde Venus
1932·6.8
Devil and the Deep
1932·5.0
Merrily We Go to Hell
1932·6.5
Singapore Sue
1932·5.1
Sinners in the Sun
1932·4.9
This Is the Night
1932·5.4