Cary Grant
Birthday: 1904-01-18
Deathday: 1985-12-28
Birthplace: Horfield, Bristol, England, UK
Gender: Male
Drafted: 0
Drafted By: Unowned
Owned By: Unowned
Owned Wins: 0
Owned Noms: 0
Win Bonus: 0
Nom Bonus: 0
Total Points: 0
Cary Grant (born Archibald Alec Leach on January 18, 1904, in Bristol, England) 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.
Career Statisics
| Season | Age | Movie | Role | Result | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 38 | Penny Serenade (1941) | Leading Actor | Nom | 0 | |
| 1945 | 41 | None but the Lonely Heart (1944) | Leading Actor | Nom | 0 | |
| Career | 0 |
Transaction History
| Date | Location | Team | Receives | Team | Receives | Team | Receives |
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Credits
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1970-12-31 | The Killer of Fossil Gulch | The Victim / The Head Juror (uncredited) |
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1966-06-29 | Walk Don't Run | Sir William Rutland |
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1964-12-10 | Father Goose | Walter Christopher Eckland |
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1963-12-01 | Charade | Peter Joshua |
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1962-06-14 | That Touch of Mink | Philip Shayne |
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1960-12-23 | The Grass Is Greener | Victor Rhyall |
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1959-12-05 | Operation Petticoat | Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman |
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1959-07-08 | North by Northwest | Roger Thornhill |
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1958-11-19 | Houseboat | Tom Winters |
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1958-07-16 | Indiscreet | Philip Adams |
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1957-12-10 | Kiss Them for Me | Cmdr. Andrew " Andy" Crewson |
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1957-07-11 | An Affair to Remember | Nickie Ferrante |
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1957-07-10 | The Pride and the Passion | Anthony |
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1955-08-03 | To Catch a Thief | John Robie |
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1953-06-19 | Dream Wife | Clemson Reade |
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1952-09-03 | Monkey Business | Barnaby Fulton |
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1952-01-10 | Room for One More | George "Poppy" Rose |
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1951-08-29 | People Will Talk | Dr. Noah Praetorius |
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1950-07-07 | Crisis | Dr. Eugene Norland Ferguson |
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1949-08-26 | I Was a Male War Bride | Capt. Henri Rochard |
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1948-12-25 | Every Girl Should Be Married | Dr. Madison W. Brown |
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1948-03-25 | Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House | Jim Blandings |
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1947-12-25 | The Bishop's Wife | Dudley |
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1947-09-01 | The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer | Richard Nugent |
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1946-08-21 | Notorious | T.R. Devlin |
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1946-07-02 | Night and Day | Cole Porter |
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1946-05-13 | Without Reservations | Cary Grant (uncredited) |
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1944-10-17 | None But the Lonely Heart | Ernie Mott |
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1944-09-01 | Arsenic and Old Lace | Mortimer Brewster |
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1944-06-29 | Once Upon a Time | Jerry Flynn |
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1944-05-18 | The Road to Victory | Cary Grant (uncredited) |
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1943-12-31 | Destination Tokyo | Captain Cassidy |
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1943-07-01 | Mr. Lucky | Joe Adams |
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1942-11-27 | Once Upon a Honeymoon | Patrick O'Toole |
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1942-08-20 | The Talk of the Town | Leopold Dilg |
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1941-11-14 | Suspicion | John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth |
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1941-04-24 | Penny Serenade | Roger Adams |
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1940-12-05 | The Philadelphia Story | C.K. Dexter Haven |
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1940-09-19 | The Howards of Virginia | Matt Howard |
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1940-05-17 | My Favorite Wife | Nick Arden |
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1940-01-18 | His Girl Friday | Walter Burns |
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1939-08-18 | In Name Only | Alec Walker |
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1939-05-15 | Only Angels Have Wings | Geoff Carter |
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1939-01-26 | Gunga Din | Archibald Cutter |
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1938-05-26 | Holiday | Johnny Case |
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1938-02-18 | Bringing Up Baby | David Huxley |
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1937-10-21 | The Awful Truth | Jerry Warriner |
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1937-07-22 | The Toast of New York | Nick Boyd |
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1937-07-16 | Topper | George Kerby |
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1937-02-12 | When You're in Love | Jimmy Hudson |
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1936-10-09 | Wedding Present | Charlie Mason |
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1936-07-28 | The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss | Ernest Bliss |
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1936-07-20 | Suzy | Andre |
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1936-04-03 | Big Brown Eyes | Detective Sergeant Danny Barr |
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1935-12-25 | Sylvia Scarlett | Jimmy Monkley |
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1935-11-20 | Pirate Party on Catalina Isle | Guest on Isle |
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1935-10-11 | The Last Outpost | Michael Andrews |
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1935-02-01 | Wings in the Dark | Ken Gordon |
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1935-01-04 | Enter Madame | Gerald Fitzgerald |
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1934-08-10 | Ladies Should Listen | Julian De Lussac |
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1934-07-13 | Kiss and Make-Up | Dr. Maurice Lamar |
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1934-05-18 | Born to Be Bad | Malcolm Trevor |
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1934-05-18 | Thirty Day Princess | Porter Madison III |
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1933-12-18 | Alice in Wonderland | Mock Turtle |
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1933-10-06 | I'm No Angel | Jack Clayton |
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1933-06-23 | Gambling Ship | Ace Corbin |
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1933-05-06 | The Eagle and the Hawk | Henry Crocker |
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1933-02-17 | The Woman Accused | Jeffrey Baxter |
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1933-02-09 | She Done Him Wrong | Captain Cummings |
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1932-12-30 | Madame Butterfly | Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton |
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1932-10-28 | Hot Saturday | Romer Sheffield |
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1932-09-23 | Blonde Venus | Nick Townsend |
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1932-08-12 | Devil and the Deep | Lt. Jaeckel |
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1932-06-10 | Singapore Sue | First Sailor |
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1932-06-10 | Merrily We Go to Hell | Charlie Baxter |
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1932-05-13 | Sinners in the Sun | Ridgeway |
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1932-04-08 | This Is the Night | Stephen Mathewson |