Cary Grant
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.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Bristol
- Educated at
- Fairfield High SchoolBishop Road Primary SchoolFairfield Grammar School
- Awards
- 🏆 David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor🏆 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame🏆 Academy Awards
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"I never dwell on past mistakes… There is too much to plan for the future to waste time complaining. Elsie Mendl was a great friend of mine for many, many years. And I remember the creed by which she …"
"It always amazes me that those who fight for the luxuries of life, are the first to resent those who have them. Also, people seek targets for whatever hurts them, especially their own lack of success.…"
"I’m prepared. I have a gun and I know how to shoot, and whoever comes calling without an invitation will get it in the rear end."
"I used to hide behind the façade that was Cary Grant … I didn’t know if I were Archie Leach, or Cary Grant, and I wasn’t taking any chances. … Another thing I had to cure myself of was the desire for …"
"You must learn to live within yourself … You must establish the values by which you live. You must first recognize the need, and if it is right you will be amazed at how things will open up."
"My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can."
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Timeline
1904
Born
Birth1986
Died
Death
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