Archibald Leach, later known as Cary Grant (January 18, 1904 - November 29, 1986) was born in Bristol, England to a mother who was clinically depressed after she lost the child before him. His father had her put in a mental institution when Cary was 9, and told him that she had gone on a vacation, and then he also abandoned the child less than a year later. It was not until Cary was 31 years old that he learned the truth about his mother and found her in an institution. He was married 5 times and had one daughter. He died of a stroke in Davenport, Iowa.
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Contains an inside look at the musical “Archie,” about the life and career of Cary Grant, the story of how it was written, and the opportunity for readers to buy it on DVD.
http://www.archieleach.com/
Offers the biography and filmography of the 20th century heart throb Cary Grant, including the more seamy side of the life he was rumored to have led. Also gives the reader the opportunity to buy some of his memorabilia.
http://movielegends.net/carygrant/
Internet Movie Database’s section dedicated to Cary Grant contains hundreds of news articles about the star as well as photographs and video clips and an extensive filmography and biography.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000026/
Fan site shares information about movies Cary Grant was in, including reviews, sound clips, and filmography, as well as photographs and details about his life.
http://www.carygrant.net/
