Cary Grant | |
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Grant in 1941 | |
| Born | Archibald Alexander Leach January 18, 1904 |
| Died | November 29, 1986 (aged 82) |
| Cause of death | Cerebral hemorrhage |
| Resting place | Cremated |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Archie Leach |
| Education | Bishop Road Primary School Fairfield Grammar School |
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| Years active | 1932–1966 |
| Spouse(s) | Virginia Cherrill (1934–1935) Barbara Hutton (1943–1945) Betsy Drake (1949–1962) Dyan Cannon (1965–1968) Barbara Harris (1981–1986) |
| Partner | Maureen Donaldson (1973–1977) |
| Children | Jennifer Grant (born 1966) |
| Awards | Academy Honorary Award (1970) For his unique mastery of the art of screen acting with the respect and affection of his colleagues. Kennedy Center Honors (1981) |
Cary Grant (January 18, 1904 - November 29, 1986), born as Archibald Alexander Leach in Bristol, United Kingdom, was an English-American actor. He was known for his Mid-Atlantic accent, debonair demeanor, light-hearted approach to acting, and sense of comic timing. He was one of classic Hollywood's definitive leading men from the 1930s until the mid-1960s. He starred in many movies, including 1959's North by Northwest.
Grant became an American citizen in 1942. At that time, he legally changed his name to "Cary Grant." He died of a stroke on November 29, 1986. His body was cremated.
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