Cary Grant

Cary Grant (January 18, 1904 - November 29, 1986), born as Archibald Alexander LeachHis middle name was recorded as "Alec" on birth records, although he later used the more formal "Alexander" on his naturalization application form in 1942. in Bristol, United Kingdom, was an English-American actor. He was known for his Mid-Atlantic accent, debonair demeanor, light-hearted approach to acting, and sense of comic timing. He was one of classic Hollywood's definitive leading men from the 1930s until the mid-1960s.  He starred in many movies, including 1959's North by Northwest.

Grant became an American citizen in 1942.  At that time, he legally changed his name to "Cary Grant." He died of a stroke on November 29, 1986. His body was cremated.

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