Archibald Alexander Leach (Archibald Alexander Leach, 18 Jan1904 Horfield, Bristol, U.K. - 29 Nov 1986, Davenport, Iowa, USA).

Film Career. Cary Grant was a legendary British-American actor known for his charisma, talent, and timeless style. He is considered one of the most iconic actors in the history of cinema.

Education and Training. Grant began his career in show business as an acrobat and stage actor. He honed his acting skills over the years.

Early Career. Cary Grant became famous for his roles in romantic comedies and screwball comedies. He worked with directors such as Alfred Hitchcock and Howard Hawks.

Grant starred in a series of successful films during his career, including "Notorious" (1946), "North by Northwest" (1959), "Bringing Up Baby" (1938), "The Philadelphia Story" (1940), and "His Girl Friday" (1940). He was nominated for two Oscars but never won, although he received an honorary Oscar in 1970 for his outstanding contribution to cinema.

In addition to his film career, Cary Grant was known for his elegance and distinctive style. He was often associated with romantic comedies and screwball comedies but demonstrated his acting versatility in various genres.

Personal Life. Grant was married five times and had one daughter, Jennifer. His personal life garnered public speculation and curiosity.

Interests and Hobbies. In addition to acting, Cary Grant was an avid golfer and participated in numerous competitions. He was also known for his elegance and impeccable style.

Grant is considered a true Hollywood icon and is still widely admired today for his talent and contribution to the world of cinema.

Filmography

1932 - "This Is the Night" (Frank Tuttle)

1932 - "Sinners in the Sun" (Alexander Hall)

1932 - "Merrily We Go to Hell" (Dorothy Arzner)

1932 - "Devil and the Deep" (Marion Gering)

1932 - "Blonde Venus" (Josef von Sternberg)

1932 - "Hot Saturday" (William A. Seiter)

1933 - "She Done Him Wrong" (Lowell Sherman)

1933 - "The Woman Accused" (Paul Sloane)

1933 - "The Eagle and the Hawk" (Stuart Walker)

1933 - "Gambling Ship" (Louis J. Gasnier, Max Marcin)

1933 - "I'm No Angel" (Wesley Ruggles)

1934 - "Alice in Wonderland" (Norman Z. McLeod)

1934 - "Thirty Day Princess" (Marion Gering)

1934 - "Born to Be Bad" (Lowell Sherman)

1934 - "Kiss and Make-Up" (Harlan Thompson)

1934 - "Ladies Should Listen" (Frank Tuttle)

1935 - "Enter Madame" (Elliott Nugent)

1935 - "Wings in the Dark" (James Flood)

1935 - "The Last Outpost" (Charles Barton, Louis J. Gasnier)

1935 - "Sylvia Scarlett" (George Cukor)

1936 - "Big Brown Eyes" (Raoul Walsh)

1936 - "Suzy" (George Fitzmaurice)

1936 - "The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss" (Alfred Zeisler)

1936 - "Wedding Present" (Richard Wallace)

1937 - "When You're in Love" (Robert Riskin)

1937 - "Topper" (Norman Z. McLeod)

1937 - "The Toast of New York" (Rowland V. Lee)

1937 - "The Awful Truth" (Leo McCarey)

1938 - "Bringing Up Baby" (Howard Hawks)

1938 - "Holiday" (George Cukor)

1939 - "Gunga Din" (George Stevens)

1939 - "Only Angels Have Wings" (Howard Hawks)

1940 - "His Girl Friday" (Howard Hawks)

1940 - "The Philadelphia Story" (George Cukor)

1941 - "Penny Serenade" (George Stevens)

1941 - "Suspicion" (Alfred Hitchcock)

1942 - "The Talk of the Town" (George Stevens)

1942 - "Once Upon a Honeymoon" (Leo McCarey)

1943 - "Mr. Lucky" (H.C. Potter)

1943 - "Destination Tokyo" (Delmer Daves)

1944 - "Once Upon a Time" (Alexander Hall)

1944 - "Arsenic and Old Lace" (Frank Capra)

1944 - "None But the Lonely Heart" (Clifford Odets)

1946 - "Notorious" (Alfred Hitchcock)

1946 - "Night and Day" (Michael Curtiz)

1947 - "The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer" (Irving Reis)

1947 - "The Bishop's Wife" (Henry Koster)

1948 - "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House" (H.C. Potter)

1949 - "Every Girl Should Be Married" (Don Hartman)

1949 - "I Was a Male War Bride" (Howard Hawks)

1950 - "Crisis" (Richard Brooks)

1951 - "People Will Talk" (Joseph L. Mankiewicz)

1952 - "Room for One More" (Norman Taurog)

1952 - "Monkey Business" (Howard Hawks)

1953 - "Dream Wife" (Sidney Sheldon)

1955 - "To Catch a Thief" (Alfred Hitchcock)

1957 - "The Pride and the Passion" (Stanley Kramer)

1957 - "An Affair to Remember" (Leo McCarey)

1957 - "Kiss Them for Me" (Stanley Donen)

1958 - "Indiscreet" (Stanley Donen)

1958 - "Houseboat" (Melville Shavelson)

1959 - "North by Northwest" (Alfred Hitchcock)

1959 - "Operation Petticoat" (Blake Edwards)

1960 - "The Grass Is Greener" (Stanley Donen)

1962 - "That Touch of Mink" (Delbert Mann)

1963 - "Charade" (Stanley Donen)

1964 - "Father Goose" (Ralph Nelson)

1966 - "Walk, Don't Run" (Charles Walters)

Awards

Academy Awards (Oscars):

Honorary Oscar: Received in 1970 for his unique contribution to the film industry.

Golden Globe Awards:

Received the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1968 for his outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry.

BAFTA Awards:

Received nominations for his roles in various films.