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Personal Info

Profession
Actor
Gender
Male
Birthday
January 18, 1904
Died
November 29, 1986 (at 82 years old)
Place of Birth
Horfield, Bristol, England, UK
Popularity
3.0
Available Movies
14 released

External Links

Cary Grant

Actor Horfield, Bristol, England, UK 2

Awards & Nominations

Major awards verified (Oscars)
● 0 Wins
2 Nominations
Oscars
2 nom.
Complete Award Details 2 Major
● 5 Wins
2 Nominations
Other
3 0 nom.
Oscar
1 2 nom.
David di Donatello
1 0 nom.
Year Award Result
1945 Academy Award for Best Actor None but the Lonely Heart
1942 Academy Award for Best Actor Penny Serenade
1981 Kennedy Center Honors
1970 Academy Awards
1969 Academy Honorary Award
1960 David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor North by Northwest
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Year Award
1981 Kennedy Center Honors
1970 Academy Awards
1969 Academy Honorary Award
1960 David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor North by Northwest
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Year Award
1945 Academy Award for Best Actor None but the Lonely Heart
1942 Academy Award for Best Actor Penny Serenade
Year Festival Award For
1945 Oscars Best Actor None but the Lonely Heart
1942 Oscars Best Actor Penny Serenade
Award details source: Wikidata

About Cary Grant

Cary Grant was born on 18 January 1904 in Horfield, Bristol, England, UK. Cary Grant passed away on 29 November 1986 at the age of 82. Nominated for an Academy Award. We have 14 films with Cary Grant available. Among Cary Grant's most popular films: North by Northwest, To Catch a Thief, Charade, Notorious, The Philadelphia Story.

Cary Grant was an acclaimed English-American actor, born on January 18, 1904, in Horfield, Bristol, England. Renowned for his sophisticated charm and suave demeanor, Grant became one of the most iconic figures in classic Hollywood cinema. His career spanned several decades, during which he appeared in numerous influential films that showcased his versatility as an actor.

Among his notable works are Alfred Hitchcock's "North by Northwest," where he played a man mistaken for a government agent, and "Notorious," a romantic thriller that further highlighted his on-screen charisma. Additionally, he starred in "To Catch a Thief," a romantic comedy set on the French Riviera, which solidified his status as a leading man. Cary Grant passed away on November 29, 1986, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the film industry.

Fun Facts About Cary Grant

Trivia #1

Cary Grant starred in Alfred Hitchcock's 'North by Northwest' (1959), a film often regarded as one of the greatest thrillers of all time.

Trivia #2

He received an Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1970, recognizing his contributions to the film industry.

Trivia #3

Cary Grant was nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Actor for his performances in 'Penny Serenade' (1941) and 'None But the Lonely Heart' (1944).

Trivia #4

He starred in the classic comedy 'Arsenic and Old Lace' (1944), which became a significant success and is still celebrated today.

Trivia #5

Cary Grant's film 'Charade' (1963) is often referred to as 'The Best Hitchcock Movie That Hitchcock Never Made.'

Best Known Films of Cary Grant

Career Statistics - Cary Grant

14
Total Credits
27
Years Active
1937 - 1963
7.6
Avg. Movie Rating
3.0
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor
14 films
Top Genres
Comedy (10) Romance (10) Mystery (4) Thriller (4) Drama (3)

Frequent Co-Stars of Cary Grant

Best Movies with Cary Grant

A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.

Cary Grant has 14 films released between 1937 and 1963.

North by Northwest (1959) 8.3

North by Northwest

1959

Roger Thornhill

Notorious (1946) 7.9

Notorious

1946

T.R. Devlin

Charade (1963) 7.8

Charade

1963

Peter Joshua

Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) 7.9

Arsenic and Old Lace

1944

Mortimer Brewster

Bringing Up Baby (1938) 7.8

Bringing Up Baby

1938

David Huxley

The Philadelphia Story (1940) 7.8

The Philadelphia Story

1940

C.K. Dexter Haven

His Girl Friday (1940) 7.8

His Girl Friday

1940

Walter Burns

The Awful Truth (1937) 7.6

The Awful Truth

1937

Jerry Warriner

Suspicion (1941) 7.2

Suspicion

1941

John D. 'Johnnie'...

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