Remembering Cary Grant and his effect on Woman Video Music "Mad About You" by Hooverphonic " Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant." Cary Grant (born Archibald Alec Leach; January 18, 1904 – November 29, 1986) was an English-born American actor, known as one of classic Hollywood's definitive leading men. He was known for his transatlantic accent, debonair demeanor, light-hearted approach to acting, and sense of comic timing. Grant was born in Horfield, Bristol. He became

Cary Grant was coaxed out of plans for retirement by Alfred Hitchcock to appear in TO CATCH A THIEF. Over lunch, the director explained the plot, told him his co-star would be Grace Kelly and it would be shot on the French Riviera. Who could turn down a job offer like that? | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Cary Grant Biography - The Leading Man (Hollywood Collection)