Highest rated as cast or director
Cary Grant's 6 titles from the 1930s have a median Balasaur Score of 82, led by Bringing Up Baby (84) and Only Angels Have Wings (83), against 77 for those from the 1940s.
Biography
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.
Acted in 92
2020s
- 2024
True Blue
(Archive Footage)
- 2023
1939: Secrets of Hollywood's Golden Year
TV
- 2022
Becoming Marilyn
(archive footage)
- 2021
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
Movie
2010s
- 2017
Mansfield 66/67
Movie
2000s
- 2008
Warner at War
(archive footage)
1990s
- 1994
Gay! Gay! Hollywood
Movie
- 1990
Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
(archive footage)
1980s
- 1985
- 1982
1970s
- 1976
That's Entertainment, Part II
(archive footage)
- 1974
That's Entertainment!
(archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1970
The Killer of Fossil Gulch
The Victim / The Head Juror (archival footage)
1960s
- 1966
Walk Don't Run
Sir William Rutland
- 1964
Father Goose
Walter Christopher Eckland
The Big Parade of Comedy
Andre Charville (archive footage)
- 1963
- 1962
- 1960
1950s
- 1959
- 1958
Indiscreet
Philip Adams
- 1957
Kiss Them for Me
Cmdr. Andrew " Andy" Crewson
- 1955
- 1953
Dream Wife
Clemson Reade
- 1952
Room for One More
George "Poppy" Rose
- 1951
People Will Talk
Noah Praetorius
- 1950
Crisis
Dr. Eugene Norland Ferguson
1940s
- 1949
I Was a Male War Bride
Capt. Henri Rochard
- 1948
Every Girl Should Be Married
Dr. Madison W. Brown
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Jim Blandings
- 1947
- 1946
- 1945
George White's Scandals
Cary Grant (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1944
None But the Lonely Heart
Ernie Mott
Once Upon a Time
Jerry Flynn
- 1943
- 1942
Once Upon a Honeymoon
Patrick O'Toole
- 1941
- 1940
The Howards of Virginia
Matt Howard
1930s
- 1939
In Name Only
Alec Walker
- 1938
Topper Takes a Trip
George Kerby (archive footage)
- 1937
The Toast of New York
Nick Boyd
When You're in Love
Jimmy Hudson
- 1936
Wedding Present
Charlie Mason
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
Ernest Bliss
Suzy
Andre
Big Brown Eyes
Detective Sergeant Danny Barr
- 1935
Sylvia Scarlett
Jimmy Monkley
Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
Guest on Isle
The Last Outpost
Michael Andrews
Wings in the Dark
Ken Gordon
Enter Madame
Gerald Fitzgerald
- 1934
Ladies Should Listen
Julian De Lussac
Kiss and Make-Up
Dr. Maurice Lamar
Born to Be Bad
Malcolm Trevor
Thirty Day Princess
Porter Madison III
- 1933
I'm No Angel
Jack Clayton
Gambling Ship
Ace Corbin
The Eagle and the Hawk
Henry Crocker
The Woman Accused
Jeffrey Baxter
She Done Him Wrong
Captain Cummings
- 1932
Hot Saturday
Romer Sheffield
Blonde Venus
Nick Townsend
Devil and the Deep
Lt. Jaeckel
Merrily We Go to Hell
Charlie Baxter
Singapore Sue
First Sailor
Sinners in the Sun
Ridgeway
This Is the Night
Stephen Mathewson
Produced 1
1960s
- 1960
Appearances65
2020s
- 2026
- 2022
Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin
Self (archive footage)
Rat Pack
Self (archive footage)
2010s
- 2019
Sophia Loren, a special destiny
Self (archive footage)
Hitchcock Confidential
Self (archive footage)
- 2018
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
Self (archive footage)
- 2017
- 2015
Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn
Self (archive footage)
Discovering Audrey Hepburn
Self (archive footage)
- 2012
Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe
Self (archive footage)
- 2010
Metropolis Refound
Self (archive footage)
2000s
- 2009
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Self (archive footage)
Once Upon a Time... 'Notorious'
Self (archive footage)
Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly
Self (archive footage)
- 2007
Hippies
Self (archive footage)
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Self (archive footage)
- 2006
On Assignment: 'His Girl Friday'
Self (archive footage)
- 2004
Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock
Self (archive footage)
Cary Grant: A Class Apart
Self (archive footage)
- 2003
Complicated Women
Self (archive footage)
- 2002
Edith Head: The Paramount Years
Self (archive footage)
Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief
Self (archive footage)
- 2000
Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest'
Self (archive footage)
1990s
- 1997
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
Self (archive footage)
Frank Capra's American Dream
Self (archive footage)
- 1996
Ingrid Bergman Remembered
Self (archive footage)
- 1995
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self (archive footage)
- 1994
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
Self (archive footage)
- 1990
Marilyn: Something's Got to Give
Self (archive footage)
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Self (archive footage)
Intimate Portrait: Grace Kelly
Self (archive)
1980s
- 1989
I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...
Self (archive footage)
- 1988
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1987
- 1986
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Self
- 1985
- 1983
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
Self
- 1982
Showbiz Goes to War
Self (archive footage)
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Self (archive footage)
1970s
- 1979
Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
Self
All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
Self
- 1978
- 1976
It's Showtime
Self (archive footage)
Songs for After a War
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hooray for Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
- 1975
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
- 1974
- 1973
The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks
Self (archive footage)
- 1972
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Self (archive footage)
- 1970
1950s
- 1956
- 1954
Reflets de Cannes
Self · 1 episode
- 1953
1940s
- 1947
Blow-Ups of 1947
Self
- 1944
The Shining Future
Self
- 1942
Breakdowns of 1942
Self
- 1940
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
Self
1930s
- 1936
Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
Self
- 1933
Hollywood on Parade No. B-5
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Thanked in the credits1
1930s
- 1938
Topper Takes a Trip
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