Cary Grant

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Characters played by Cary Grant

Roger Thornhill — North by Northwest (1959)

Advertising executive mistakenly identified as non-existent spy George Kaplan. Framed for murder, he goes on the run, teams up with Eve Kendall, survives a crop duster attack, and ultimately helps capture the villainous ring at Mount Rushmore, ending up married to Eve.

Peter Joshua — Charade (1963)

A charming American who helps Regina move into a hotel. He claims to be Alexander, Carson Dyle's brother, then admits he is Adam Canfield, a professional thief. He ultimately reveals that he is Brian Cruikshank, a U.S. Treasury agent, and proposes marriage to Regina.

Dudley — The Bishop's Wife (1947)

A suave angel who answers Bishop Henry's prayer for guidance. He takes mortal form to help the Brougham family, uses miraculous powers to assist them, and develops an attraction to Julia. Ultimately, he facilitates their spiritual growth and leaves after realizing Julia loves her husband.

Barnaby Fulton — Monkey Business (1952)

An absent-minded research chemist who accidentally ingests a rejuvenating serum, causing him to act like a twenty-year-old. He dates his boss's secretary, accidentally re-doses himself, and ultimately reconciles with his wife after realizing the formula's effects.

Mortimer Brewster — Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)

A theater critic and author who has condemned marriage as old-fashioned. After discovering a corpse in his aunts' house, he tries to protect them and arrange for Teddy's commitment. He later learns that he is not biologically a Brewster and rushes to reunite with Elaine.

C.K. Dexter Haven — The Philadelphia Story (1940)

C.K. Dexter Haven is Tracy Lord's former husband, a yacht designer from her social circle who has been working for Spy in South America. He helps Sidney Kidd gain access to Tracy's wedding, returns to her family, and ultimately offers to remarry Tracy after her engagement ends.

Walter Burns — His Girl Friday (1940)

Walter Burns is a hard-boiled newspaper editor and Hildy Johnson’s ex-husband. Determined to stop Hildy from marrying Bruce Baldwin and leaving journalism, he manipulates events to keep her on the execution story, hides Earl Williams, frames Bruce, and ultimately proposes to Hildy again.

Anthony — The Pride and the Passion (1957)

Anthony is a Royal Navy ordnance officer sent by Britain to recover the enormous Spanish siege cannon before the French can seize it. He works reluctantly with Miguel, repeatedly fires the weapon against Avila's walls, survives the assault, says farewell to the dying Juana, and ultimately secures the cannon for transport to England.

Nickie Ferrante — An Affair to Remember (1957)

Nickie is a well-known playboy who meets Terry McKay aboard a transatlantic liner while both are involved with other partners. Their friendship deepens into love, and they plan to reunite at the Empire State Building. After mistakenly believing Terry rejected him, he pursues painting and eventually discovers the truth about her disability.

John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth — Suspicion (1941)

Johnnie is a handsome, irresponsible playboy who persuades Lina to elope despite her family's disapproval. He has no income, gambles, borrows money, lies repeatedly, embezzles from his employer, and pursues a risky scheme with Beaky. His suspicious behavior makes Lina fear he may kill her, though he ultimately claims he intended suicide and agrees to face his responsibilities.

Dr. Madison W. Brown — Every Girl Should Be Married (1948)

A handsome pediatrician and content bachelor who initially tries to fend off Anabel's marriage schemes. After realizing her true intentions and falling for her, he exposes a fake fiancé and ultimately proposes to her.

Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman — Operation Petticoat (1959)

The submarine's first commanding officer and the central figure of the wartime story. He leads repairs to the damaged vessel, manages its escape from the Philippines, agrees to evacuate stranded Army nurses, and commands the submarine through its dangerous voyage to Darwin.

Career Overview

Cary Grant has 160 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently That's Entertainment Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include North by Northwest, To Catch a Thief, Charade. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
160
Birth Date
1904-01-18
Birth Place
Horfield, Bristol, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q83410), public domain (CC0).