Cary Grant
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Summary
Cary Grant was born on January 18, 1904[1], in Bristol[2]. He died on November 29, 1986[3], in Davenport[4]. He worked as a film actor[5], writer[6], autobiographer[7], stage actor[8], and film producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.12% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105,237 views/month, #1,155 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Elias James Leach[11]
- Mother: Elsie Kingdom[12]
- Spouse: Virginia Cherrill[13], Barbara Hutton[14], Betsy Drake[15], Dyan Cannon[16], Barbara Harris[17]
- Child: Jennifer Grant[18]
- Country of citizenship: United States[19], United Kingdom[20]
- Native language: English[21]
- Occupation: businessperson[22], comedian[23], circus performer[24], actor[25], producer[26]
- Educated at: Bishop Road Primary School[27], Fairfield Grammar School[28], Fairfield High School[29]
- Notable work: The Philadelphia Story[30], North by Northwest[31], Bringing Up Baby[32], To Catch a Thief[33]
- Award received: Academy Honorary Award[34], David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor[35], Kennedy Center Honors[36], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[37], Academy Awards[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Sexual orientation: sexual fluidity[40]
- Member of political party: California Republican Party[41]
- Commons category: Cary Grant[42]
- Cause of death: stroke[43]
- Family name: Grant[44], Leach[45]
- Given name: Cary[46], Archibald[47], Alexander[48]
- Official website: http://www.legendarycarygrant.com/[49]
- Topic's main category: Category:Cary Grant[50]
- Commons gallery: Cary Grant[51]
- Work location: United States[52]
- Manner of death: natural causes[53]
Why It Matters
Cary Grant has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Cary Grant born?
Cary Grant's place of birth was Bristol[2].
Where did Cary Grant die?
Cary Grant died in Davenport[4].
Who were Cary Grant's parents?
Cary Grant's father was Elias James Leach[11]. Cary Grant's mother was Elsie Kingdom[12].
Who was Cary Grant married to?
Cary Grant's spouses include Virginia Cherrill[13], Barbara Hutton[14], Betsy Drake[15], and Dyan Cannon[16].
What did Cary Grant do for work?
Cary Grant worked as a film actor[5], writer[6], autobiographer[7], stage actor[8], and film producer[9].
Where did Cary Grant go to school?
Cary Grant was educated at Bishop Road Primary School[27], Fairfield Grammar School[28], and Fairfield High School[29].
What awards did Cary Grant receive?
Honors received include Academy Honorary Award[34], David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor[35], Kennedy Center Honors[36], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[37].