Cary Grant

British-American actor (1904–1986)

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Lived 1904–1986, aged 82United States

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Rank in United States
#215
Actors
Era
1904–1986
Aged 82

Summary

Updated 2026-05-29

Cary Grant mastered the suave leading man across decades of Hollywood films, mixing British charm with American ease. His impeccable timing and debonair cool made him a box office draw for studios and audiences alike.

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Cary Grant was an English-American actor. Known for his blended British and American accent, debonair demeanor, lighthearted approach to acting, and sense of comic timing, he was one of classic Hollywood's definitive leading men. He was nominated twice for the Academy Award, received an Academy Honorary Award in 1970, and received the Kennedy Center Honor in 1981. He was named the second-greatest male star of the Golden Age of Hollywood by the American Film Institute in 1999.

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