Acting
Cary Grant
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.
Filmography
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
Film · 2026
True Blue
Film · 2024
1939: Secrets of Hollywood's Golden Year
Series · 2023
Rat Pack
Film · 2022
Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin
Film · 2022
Becoming Marilyn
Film · 2022
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
Film · 2021
Sophia Loren, a special destiny
Film · 2019
Hitchcock Confidential
Film · 2019
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Film · 2018
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
Film · 2018
Becoming Cary Grant
Film · 2017
Mansfield 66/67
Film · 2017
Discovering Audrey Hepburn
Film · 2015
Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn
Film · 2015
Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe
Film · 2012
Metropolis Refound
Film · 2010
Once Upon a Time... 'Notorious'
Film · 2009
Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly
Film · 2009
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Film · 2009
Warner at War
Film · 2008
Hippies
Film · 2007
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Film · 2007
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Film · 2007
On Assignment: 'His Girl Friday'
Film · 2006
Cary Grant: A Class Apart
Film · 2004
Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
Film · 2004
On Location with Gunga Din
Film · 2004
Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
Film · 2003
Complicated Women
Film · 2003
Edith Head: The Paramount Years
Film · 2002
Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief
Film · 2002
Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest'
Film · 2000
Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
Film · 1999
Frank Capra's American Dream
Film · 1997
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
Film · 1997
Ingrid Bergman Remembered
Film · 1996
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Film · 1995
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
Film · 1994
Gay! Gay! Hollywood
Film · 1994
Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
Film · 1990
Marilyn: Something's Got to Give
Film · 1990
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Film · 1990
Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
Film · 1990
Intimate Portrait: Grace Kelly
Film · 1990
I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...
Film · 1989
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Film · 1988
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
Film · 1988
Grace Kelly: The American Princess
Film · 1987
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Film · 1986
All Star Party for Clint Eastwood
Film · 1986
That's Dancing!
Film · 1985
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
Film · 1985
All Star Party for Lucille Ball
Film · 1984
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
Film · 1983
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Film · 1982
Showbiz Goes to War
Film · 1982
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Film · 1982
Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
Film · 1979
All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
Film · 1979
The Kennedy Center Honors
Series · 1978
That's Entertainment, Part II
Film · 1976
It's Showtime
Film · 1976
Hooray for Hollywood
Film · 1976
Songs for After a War
Film · 1976
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Film · 1975
That's Entertainment!
Film · 1974
Spécial cinéma
Series · 1974
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
Film · 1973
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Series · 1973
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Film · 1972
V.I.P. Schaukel
Series · 1971
The Killer of Fossil Gulch
Film · 1970
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Film · 1970
Walk Don't Run
Film · 1966
Father Goose
Film · 1964
The Big Parade of Comedy
Film · 1964
Charade
Film · 1963
That Touch of Mink
Film · 1962
The Grass Is Greener
Film · 1960
North by Northwest
Film · 1959
Operation Petticoat
Film · 1959
Houseboat
Film · 1958
Indiscreet
Film · 1958
The Pride and the Passion
Film · 1957
An Affair to Remember
Film · 1957
Kiss Them for Me
Film · 1957
Tony Awards
Series · 1956
To Catch a Thief
Film · 1955
MGM Parade
Series · 1955
Reflets de Cannes
Series · 1954
Dream Wife
Film · 1953
The Oscars
Series · 1953
Monkey Business
Film · 1952
Room for One More
Film · 1952
People Will Talk
Film · 1951
Crisis
Film · 1950
I Was a Male War Bride
Film · 1949
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Film · 1948
Every Girl Should Be Married
Film · 1948
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
Film · 1947
The Bishop's Wife
Film · 1947
Blow-Ups of 1947
Film · 1947
Notorious
Film · 1946
Night and Day
Film · 1946
Without Reservations
Film · 1946
George White's Scandals
Film · 1945
Arsenic and Old Lace
Film · 1944
The Road to Victory
Film · 1944
Once Upon a Time
Film · 1944
None But the Lonely Heart
Film · 1944
The Shining Future
Film · 1944
Golden Globe Awards
Series · 1944
Golden Globe Awards
Series · 1944
Destination Tokyo
Film · 1943
Mr. Lucky
Film · 1943
The Talk of the Town
Film · 1942
Once Upon a Honeymoon
Film · 1942
Breakdowns of 1942
Film · 1942
Suspicion
Film · 1941
Penny Serenade
Film · 1941
The Philadelphia Story
Film · 1940
His Girl Friday
Film · 1940
My Favorite Wife
Film · 1940
The Howards of Virginia
Film · 1940
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
Film · 1940
A Tribute to the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital
Film · 1940
Gunga Din
Film · 1939
In Name Only
Film · 1939
Only Angels Have Wings
Film · 1939
Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 1
Film · 1939
Bringing Up Baby
Film · 1938
Holiday
Film · 1938
Topper Takes a Trip
Film · 1938
Topper
Film · 1937
The Awful Truth
Film · 1937
The Toast of New York
Film · 1937
When You're in Love
Film · 1937
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
Film · 1936
Suzy
Film · 1936
Wedding Present
Film · 1936
Big Brown Eyes
Film · 1936
Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
Film · 1936
Sylvia Scarlett
Film · 1935
Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
Film · 1935
Enter Madame
Film · 1935
Wings in the Dark
Film · 1935
The Last Outpost
Film · 1935
Born to Be Bad
Film · 1934
Ladies Should Listen
Film · 1934
Thirty Day Princess
Film · 1934
Kiss and Make-Up
Film · 1934
Alice in Wonderland
Film · 1933
I'm No Angel
Film · 1933
She Done Him Wrong
Film · 1933
Hollywood on Parade No. B-5
Film · 1933
The Woman Accused
Film · 1933
The Eagle and the Hawk
Film · 1933
Gambling Ship
Film · 1933
Blonde Venus
Film · 1932
Hot Saturday
Film · 1932
Madame Butterfly
Film · 1932
Sinners in the Sun
Film · 1932
Devil and the Deep
Film · 1932
This Is the Night
Film · 1932
Merrily We Go to Hell
Film · 1932
Singapore Sue
Film · 1932