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18 Jan, 1904
29 Nov, 1986
Stroke
BritishAmerican
Actor
82
Cary Grant was one of the most popular and charismatic stars of Hollywood’s classical era. He was known for his transatlantic accent, debonair demeanor, light-hearted approach to acting, and sense of comic timing. Grant was born in Bristol, England. His parents had a troubled marriage that affected Grant. He showed an interest in theater from an early age. He began his career as a stage performer with the Pender Troupe when he was 16 years old. He moved to the United States in the 1920s and established himself as a vaudeville performer before moving to Hollywood in the 1930s.
Grant started with stage performances before eventually making his way to Broadway. He adopted the stage name Cary Grant in 1931 and signed a contract with Paramount Pictures, thereby marking his entry into Hollywood.
Grant initially appeared in crime films and dramas before making the switch to romantic comedies. He got his breakthrough with the 1933 film “She Done Him Wrong”. He starred in some of the greatest comedy films of all time. Grant developed a formidable relationship with famed director Alfred Hitchcock and appeared in four of his films: Suspicion, Notorious, To Catch a Thief, and North by Northwest. For his role in Suspicion and Notorious, Grant challenged his acting abilities by taking on a darker persona.
Although he was known for his charm and wit, Grant also performed well in dramatic roles. His performance in “Penny Serenade” earned him an Academy Award nomination. Towards the later part of his career, Grant starred in romantic films like Indiscreet, Charade, and That Touch of Mink.
Grant was married five times: three of those marriages were to actresses Virginia Cherrill, Betsy Drake, and Dyan Cannon. He also had a daughter with Cannon named Jennifer Grant. He retired from acting in 1966 to pursue numerous business interests.
Cary Grant spent his final days in Davenport, Iowa, where he was scheduled to perform in a one-man show. On November 29, 1986, he suffered a stroke and passed away at the age of 82. Grant’s death marked the end of an era for classic Hollywood cinema. Known for his charm, wit, and impeccable style, he left behind a legacy of iconic films such as North by Northwest and An Affair to Remember. Grant’s influence on acting and his enduring appeal continue to inspire actors and filmmakers today. His contributions to the film industry have cemented his place as one of the greatest actors in Hollywood history.
Cary Grant
Cary Grant
Male
Stroke
Bristol, England
Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
Adventurer: Cary Grant was compassionate and caring towards the people around him. He was known to be sensitive and become deeply affected by things around him.
Grant had a bank vault in his home.
Grant was offered to play the role of James Bond.
Cary Grant left his home to join a touring comedy troupe.
He received the Kennedy Center Honors in 1981.
Cary Grant was awarded the Academy Honorary Award in 1970.