Cary Grant Autograph

Cary Grant was born on January 18, 1904, in Bristol, England. He was born Archibald Alexander Leach to Elias and Elsie Maria Leach and was the youngest of three children.

Leach's parents had a rocky marriage, and his mother often took him with her when she traveled for work. During these times, Leach would take on different identities, a skill that would later become handy in his acting career. When he was nine years old, his parents divorced and his mother moved him to America.

Leach moved to New York City and began to study acting and dance. He soon changed his name to Cary Grant and began performing in small theater productions. Grant quickly became a star, appearing in several Broadway productions and films. He was praised for his comedic timing and debonair style.

Grant's film career flourished in the 1930s and 1940s, as he appeared in several hit films such as Bringing Up Baby, The Awful Truth, His Girl Friday, and Arsenic and Old Lace. He also starred in several Alfred Hitchcock films such as Suspicion, Notorious, and To Catch a Thief. During this time, he was considered one of the most popular actors in Hollywood.

In the 1950s, Grant continued to make films and starred in some of his most famous movies such as North by Northwest, An Affair to Remember, and Charade. He also began to work with independent film companies, appearing in several European films. Grant retired from acting in 1966, but continued to make occasional appearances in films and television until his death in 1986.

Cary Grant was one of the most beloved actors of all time. He was known for his charm and charisma, and his films are still beloved by audiences today. His films have been praised for their wit and intelligence, and his influence on the industry can still be seen today.