Grant Cary Vedic birth chart profile
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Grant Cary

January 18, 1904 · Bristol, England
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Moon Sign
Capricorn
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Ascendant
Libra
Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha
Birth Star
ActorEntertainmentStart young less than 16Retirement circumstancesMultiple MarriagesDivorceeAbusive PatnerExtramarital Affairs
Biography

Who is Grant Cary?

British-American film actor, the quintessential handsome sophisticated male movie star of Hollywoods Golden Era. In 34 years of work, Grant appeared in 72 films, comedies, dramas and tragedies, all with an apparently effortless display of easygoing charm that became his film trademark. Grant was the only son of Elisie Kingdom and Elias James Leach, his dad a half-Jewish pants presser and tailors assistant. Living in despair and poverty, his father had his mother committed to Fishponds mental institution. The father deceived his son on his moms whereabouts and took up with his mistress and an illegitimate son. At 13, Grant ran away from home and joined a group of traveling acrobats. By the time he was 17, he worked his way to America taking various jobs as a stilt-walker in Atlantic City and a song and dance man in Philadelphia. He made his Hollywood debut in 1932 with "This is the Night" and appeared in seven more films in the same year. His handsome good looks got him important roles in Marlene Dietrichs "Blonde Venus" and Mae Wests "She Done Him Wrong." Grant began to develop his aristocratic screen image persona that would eventually typecast the actor as a light comedian with a smooth "mid Atlantic" accent and glib delivery. In 1936, he made his first major breakthrough film with Katherine Hepburn in "Sylvia Scarlett." He defined American style, taste, and sophistication with "Topper,"1937, "His Girl Friday," 1940, "Gunga Din,"1939 and "The Philadelphia Story" in 1940. Grant also played characters with emotional depth and was praised with two Academy award nominations in "Penny Serenade," 1941 and "None But the Lonely Heart" in 1944. In the 50s and 60s, he worked with suspense thriller British director Alfred Hitchcock. He retired from films in 1966 with "Walk, Dont Run." Grant married his first wife, actress Virginia Cherrill, the leading lady in "Charlie Chaplins City Lights," in 1934. He was a physically abusive husband and they were divorced within a year. Grants second marriage was to the Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton in July 1942 at Lake Arrowhead. The marriage ended in a divorce after three years. Though wags called them "Cash and Cary," he was the only husband of Huttons many who took no financial settlement. He married actress Betsy Drake on 12/25/1949 and the nuptials lasted ten years. Grant grew bored of Drakes company and after the studio days work refused to talk to his wife. In his boredom, Grant began to chase after the female co-stars in his films. He pursued Grace Kelly during shooting of "To Catch a Thief," 1955, Sophia Loren during the filming of "Houseboat" in 1958 and Audrey Hepburn in 1963 with "Charade." He married his fourth wife, actress Dyan Cannon in July 1965. At 62, his only child, Jennifer Diane was born on 2/26/1966. Cannon divorced Grant in 1967 claiming that he an overbearing husband and control-freak who made her take the experimental drug LSD with him. For a period in the hippie 60s, he explored his realities and consciousness with many acid trips. Highly controlling, he would yell, scream and spank her. In the late 1970s, Grant pursued his fifth wife, Barbara Harris, a press agent for the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. They married in 1981 and lived in his $5 million French-style farmhouse on top of Benedict Canyon overlooking Beverly Hills. Grant enjoyed being a part of the Hollywood community. He was a regular at the Hollywood race track and shared exclusive bo
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Cary Grant (born Archibald Leach) – profile and recent coverage

Note: You requested information for “Grant Cary” born on Mon Jan 18 1904 in Bristol, United Kingdom. Those birth details match the famed actor Cary Grant (birth name Archibald Alexander Leach), widely known as a British‑American screen icon. The following summarizes his public profile and ongoing legacy activity.

Public profile

Cary Grant (1904–1986) was born in Bristol, United Kingdom, and became one of classic Hollywood’s most enduring stars, celebrated for urbane charm, comic timing, and romantic leading roles. After early stage work, he rose to film prominence in the 1930s–60s, collaborated with Alfred Hitchcock, Howard Hawks, and George Cukor, and retired from acting in 1966. He later toured with his live on‑stage program A Conversation with Cary Grant and served in corporate roles, notably with Fabergé.

Signature works

  • His Girl Friday, Bringing Up Baby, The Philadelphia Story
  • Notorious, To Catch a Thief, North by Northwest
  • Charade, An Affair to Remember, Penny Serenade, None but the Lonely Heart

Honors include an Honorary Academy Award (1970). He was twice nominated for Best Actor. A bronze statue commemorates him in Bristol’s Millennium Square, and his hometown regularly celebrates his legacy.

Recent news and coverage

  • Archie (2023): A widely covered ITV drama series created by Jeff Pope and starring Jason Isaacs dramatized Cary Grant’s life from Bristol origins to Hollywood stardom. It sparked renewed media interest, commentary, and think‑pieces about his identity, relationships, and career.
  • Cary Comes Home (Bristol): The city’s recurring film festival and community events continue to host screenings, talks, and walking tours connected to Grant’s local roots and filmography.
  • Restorations and retrospectives: Studios, archives, and specialty labels periodically release restorations and 4K/Blu‑ray editions of key films (e.g., Hitchcock collaborations and screwball classics), prompting press coverage, new essays, and repertory screenings.
  • Museum and cinematheque programs: Curated seasons and anniversary tributes at film institutions keep his work visible to new audiences.
  • Biographical scholarship: Recent biographies (for example, Scott Eyman’s 2020 study) continue to generate interviews and podcast discussions revisiting Grant’s life and star persona.

Social media presence

Cary Grant died in 1986, so there is no personal social media. However, estate‑managed “official” profiles and well‑known fan communities exist on major platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook). These typically share restored photos, poster art, film clips, quotes, release news, festival announcements, and archival ephemera. Popular community hashtags include #CaryGrant, #ClassicHollywood, and #ScrewballComedy.

Recent and ongoing projects (posthumous)

  • Film preservation and new transfers (including 4K UHD and curated Blu‑rays) of titles such as North by Northwest, To Catch a Thief, Notorious, His Girl Friday, and Charade.
  • Streaming collections that periodically highlight Grant’s work on classic‑film channels and services.
  • Festival programs, public talks, and city heritage initiatives in Bristol connecting local history with his international career.
  • Educational resources and essays by film historians examining star image, comic technique, and collaboration with directors like Hitchcock and Hawks.

Additional notes

Full name: Archibald Alexander Leach. Born: 18 January 1904, Bristol, United Kingdom. Died: 29 November 1986, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Marriages included Virginia Cherrill, Barbara Hutton, Betsy Drake, Dyan Cannon (daughter Jennifer Grant), and Barbara Harris. His polished screen persona and precise physical comedy continue to influence actors and stylists worldwide.

For the latest items (new restorations, festival dates, or estate announcements), check reputable film institutions, classic‑cinema distributors, Bristol cultural listings, and verified estate or festival social channels.

Which Raj Yogas are in Grant Cary's birth chart?

4 FOUND

Grant Cary's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas and 2 challenging combinations, including Sasa Yoga, Budhaditya Yoga-Weak.

Planetary Combinations

What do Grant Cary's numerology numbers say?

Grant Cary's core numbers are Personality 2, Life Path 6, Destiny 4, Soul Urge 2, Kabbalah Number 8, Master Number 22, Birth 9.

Personality
2

Chaldean Personality 2 appears gentle, diplomatic, and cooperative. Others often see empathy, tact, and calm support.

Life Path
6

Chaldean Life Path 6 is Venus-led—care, harmony, and responsibility. It indicates fulfillment through relationships, service, beauty, and home balance.

Destiny
4

Chaldean Destiny 4 indicates practical building through discipline and systems. It supports operations, engineering, execution, and stable long-term progress.

Soul Urge
2

Chaldean Soul 2 desires emotional safety, love, and peace. It seeks supportive bonds, trust, and harmony in relationships.

Kabbalah Number
8

Kabbalah Number 8 reflects an inner spiritual code of power and mastery. It supports leadership, manifestation, and disciplined ambition.

Master Number
22

Master Number 22 in Chaldean numerology amplifies practical vision and large-scale building. It supports legacy creation through structure and responsibility.

Birth
9

Birth Number 9 in Vedic astrology: explore personality traits, life path insights, challenges, and compatibility tips to guide decisions with numerology wisdom.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1918
Other
Other Family 1918 (Ran away from home)
1929
Career
Contracts, agreements 1929 (Screen test by Paramount)
1932
Career
New Job 1932 (Hollywood film debut)
1934
Relationship
Marriage 1934 (First marriage Virginia Cherrill)
1935
Death
Death of Father December 1935
1936
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1936 (With Hepburn in "Sylvia Scarlett")
1941
Career
Gain social status 1941 (Two Academy award nominations)
1942
Relationship
Marriage 1942 (Second marriage Barbara Hutton)
1942
Social
Joined group 1942 (Became a U.S. citizen)
1945
Relationship
Divorce dates 1945 (From Barbara Hutton)
1949
Relationship
Marriage 25 December 1949 (Third marriage Betsy Drake, ten years)
1965
Relationship
Marriage July 1965 (Fourth wife Dyan Cannon)
1966
Career
Retired 1966 (His 72nd film and last, "Walk, Dont Run")
1966
Family
Change in family responsibilities 26 February 1966 (Daughter Jennifer Diane born)
1967
Relationship
Divorce dates 1967 (From Dyan)
1981
Relationship
Marriage 1981 (Fifth marriage Barbara Harris)
1986
Death
Other Death 29 November 1986 at 12:00 noon in Davenport, IA (Massive stroke, age 82)
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