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Line 1: − + − + − Born in [[Bristol]], [[England]], he joined a stage troupe after being expelled from school in 1918. He went with them to the [[United States]] in 1920 and remained there, working as a lifeguard on Coney Island. In 1923, he returned to England anf played small parts in musical comedies. After a few years, he returned to America. He played parts in several films in 1932, notably ''[[Blonde Venus]]'' with [[Marlene Dietrich]]. − − His first starring role, in 1933, was in ''[[She Done Him Wrong]]'' with [[Mae West]]; she famously said to him "Why don't you come up sometime ‘n see me?". After that, he was established as a straight romantic leading man. In 1937-8 he demonstrated his flair for screwball comedy in ''[[Topper]]'', ''[[Bringing Up Baby]]'' and [[Holiday (film)|Holiday]]''. Always seeking to diversify, he played several dramatic roles for Hitchcock. He retired from films in 1966. He never received an Oscar (although nominated twice), but was given an honorary one in 1970. − − − − [[category:Actors]]
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'''Cary Grant''' (born Archibald Alexander Leach; 18 January, 1904 – 29 November, 1986) was a 20th century movie actor well known for his romantic and comedic roles, although justly famous for his star turn in [[Alfred Hitchcock's]] "[[North By Northwest]]."
'''Cary Grant''' was a 20th century movie actor well known for his romantic and comedic roles, although justly famous for his star turn in [[Alfred Hitchcock's]] "[[North By Northwest]]."
In "[[People Will Talk]]", he plays an outspoken but kind medical professor.
In "[[People Will Talk]]" (1951), he plays an outspoken but kind medical professor.