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Cary Grant

Cary Grant

Actor · born 18 January 1904 · Horfield, Bristol, England, UK

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.

Where to start: North by Northwest (1959).

As actor 149

TV shows 2

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Cary Grant movie?

By viewer score, North by Northwest (1959) at 8.0/10.

What are Cary Grant’s most popular movies?

North by Northwest, Notorious, To Catch a Thief.

How many movies has Cary Grant made?

149 films on TMDB, 149 as actor.

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