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Cary Grant Biography

Birth Name:Archibald Alexander Leach

Birth Place:Horfield, England

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Ranked No․ 2 on the American Film Institute's "100 Years․․․ 100 Stars" list for Male Legends
In 1966, he became a member of the board of directors of Fabergé cosmetics
In 2005, he was named the "Greatest Movie Star of All Time" by Première magazine
After being expelled from school at a young age, he traveled with a performance group as a stilt walker
Quote: "It takes 500 small details to add up to one favorable impression․"
Quote: "My formula for living is quite simple․ I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night․ In between, I occupy myself as best I can․"
Often takes on the role of handsome, debonair characters in his films
Widely recognized for the transatlantic accent in his voice
Donated his fee for acting in "The Philadelphia Story" to the war effort in Great Britain
Was an avid fan of legendary musician Elvis Presley
Was one of the inspirations for the James Bond character created by Ian Fleming

Awards

1936Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
1936Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
1939Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
1939Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
1939Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
1941NYFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
1941Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
1941Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
1941Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
1942Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1942Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
1943Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
1944Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
1944Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
1944Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
1945Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1947Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
1948Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
1948Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
1949Gold Medal-Most Popular Male Star: nominated
1949Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
1959Golden Globe-Best Actor - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1959Golden Laurel-Top Male Comedy Performance: winner
1960David-Best Foreign Actor (Migliore Attore Straniero): winner
1960Golden Globe-Best Actor - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1960Golden Laurel-Top Male Comedy Performance: winner
1961Golden Globe-Best Actor - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1963Golden Globe-Best Actor - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1963Golden Laurel-Top Male Comedy Performance: winner
1964Golden Globe-Best Actor - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1964Golden Laurel-Top Male Comedy Performance: nominated
1965BAFTA Film Award-Best Foreign Actor: nominated
1965Golden Laurel-Comedy Performance, Male: nominated