Cary Grant

in 2001 a statue of Grant was erected in Millennium Square, in his city of birth Bristol, England.

Cary posed for publicity photographs for Indian Motorcycles in 1949.

Cary did a public service announcement for the American Lung Association's Christmas Seals in 1946, played during movie intermissions.

Cary was named the 2nd greatest Male Lead Actor, behind Humphrey Bogart, by the American Film Institute on June 16, 1999.

Cary was considered for the lead role in Lawrence Of Arabia (1962).

Cary turned down the role of Professor David Pollack in Arabesque (1966) even though the part had been written for him.

Cary became a creative consultant for the Faberge Cosmetics Company in 1967 and in May 1968, was elected to be a member of the board of directors of the company, a position he held until his death in 1986.

Cary turned down the role of James Bond in Dr. No (1962), saying he was too old to play the part, being 58 at the time.

Cary's real name was used as the character name of John Cleese, as "Archie Leach," in A Fish Called Wanda (1988).

Cary has a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame at 1610 Vine Street.

Cary was awarded the King's Medal for Service in the Cause of Freedom by King George VI, for his "outstanding service to the British War Relief Society," on April 18, 1947.

Cary refused the role of Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady (1964), promising he'd never watch the movie unless Rex Harrison repeated his stage role.

Cary had one daughter, Catherine, with his fourth wife, actress Dyan Cannon.

Other jobs Cary had before acting included acrobat, advertising, juggler, and lifeguard.

Cary maintained a year-round suntan to keep from wearing makeup.

Cary was nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Actor In A Musical Or Comedy four times, for the following films: Indiscreet (1958) Operation Petticoat (1959) That Touch of Mink (1962) Charade (1963)

Cary was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor In A Leading Role twice, in Penny Serenade (1942) and None But The Lonely Heart (1944). He was never nominated again due to his going freelance outside of the studio system, but was given an Honorary Oscar in 1970 in recognition of his contributions to film.

Cary was the first Hollywood actor to go freelance; after his contract ran out without MGM, he offered to work for any studio that offered him parts he liked.

Cary was far-sighted and often wore glasses off-camera.

Cary was featured on a 37¢ commemorative postage stamp from the U.S. Post Office in the Legends of Hollywood series, issued on October 15, 2002.

Cary was 6 feet 1 1/2 inches tall.

Cary took the role of Roger Thornhill in in Alfred Hitchcock's film North By Northwest (1959) after James Stewart turned it down. Stewart had taken a role of Cary's earlier after Grant turned it down, in Rope (1948), also directed by Hitchcock.

Cary has a bronze statue modeled after him at Millennium Square, in Bristol, England.

Cary shared a beach house with fellow actor Randolph Scott, for 12 years, after meeting him on the set of Hot Saturday (1932).

Cary was named the second greatest male actor of all time, behind Humphrey Bogart, on the American Film Institute's list of 100 Greatest Actors, on June 16, 1999.

Cary Grant appeared in over 75 films during his career.

Cary Grant was married five times. His first wife was Virginia Cherrill whom he married in 1934. The couple divorced in 1935. His next wife was Barbara Hutton. They were married between 1942 and 1945. His third - and longest - marriage was to Betsy Drake between 1949 and 1962. Grant's fourth marriage was to Dyan Cannon between 1965 and 1967. The couple had a child together. Grant's final marriage was to Barbara Harris. They were married from 1981 until Grant's death in 1986.

Cary Grant created his own production company, Grantley Productions, in the 1950s. The company produced many films including Indiscreet and That Touch of Mink.

Cary used to sell his autograph to fans for $0.25.

Ian Fleming modeled the James Bond character partially with Grant in mind.

Cary Grant was one of the first 100 to be honoured with his name set into the pavement in London's 'Avenue of the Stars' in Convent Garden.

According to Cary Grant his daughter, Jennifer, was his best production.