Cary Grant Biography
Cary Grant born as Archibald Alexander Leach is 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.
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Archibald Alec Leach is an American actor known for working as a contract actor at Paramount Pictures.
10 Quick Facts About Archibald Alec Leach
- Full Name: Archibald Alec Leach
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: Actor
- Date of Birth: January 18, 1904
- Age: 122 years old
- Place of Birth: Horfield, Bristol, England
- Marital Status: Married
- Children: Jennifer Grant
- Popular As: Cary Grant
Archibald Alec Leach Age
Archibald Alec Leach is about 122 years old as of 2026. Archibald Alec Leach was born in 1904.
Archibald Alec Leach Height
Archibald Alec Leach stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches. This is approximately 185 cm.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Bishop Road Primary School and Fairfield Grammar School.
- Bishop Road Primary School
- Qualification: Primary Education
- Fairfield Grammar School
- Qualification: Scholarship Student
- Period: 1915-1918
Career & Work
Archibald Alec Leach's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Faberge and Paramount Pictures.
Rise to Fame
Archibald Alec Leach gained public attention through Gained initial major attention starring opposite Mae West in 'She Done Him Wrong'.
Awards & Achievements
- Honorary Academy Award — Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — 1970 — Unique mastery of the art of screen acting
Archibald Alec Leach Net Worth
Archibald Alec Leach's net worth is estimated to be between 60000000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as an entertainer.
Archibald Alec Leach Family & Relationships
Archibald Alec Leach is married. He has 1 child, Jennifer Grant.
- Father: Elias James Leach
- Mother: Elsie Maria Kingdon
- Siblings:
- John William Elias Leach (Deceased brother)
- Children:
- Jennifer Grant
Lesser Known Facts
- He was famously the only actor Alfred Hitchcock ever claimed to have truly loved working with.
- Before Hollywood, he worked as a stilt-walker at New York's Coney Island to earn a living.
- Ian Fleming reportedly modeled the character of James Bond after Grant's suave on-screen persona.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Archibald Alec Leach
- Popular As: Cary Grant
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 18, 1904
- Age: 122
- Birthday: January 18
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Horfield, Bristol, England
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 1 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Elias James Leach
- Mother: Elsie Maria Kingdon
- Siblings: John William Elias Leach (Deceased brother)
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Barbara Harris (m. 1981-1986); Dyan Cannon (m. 1965-1968); Betsy Drake (m. 1949-1962); Barbara
- Children: Jennifer Grant
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Source of Income: Employment
