 Cary Grant ( born Archibald Alexander Leach ; January 18 , 1904 – November 29 , 1986 ) was a British @-@ American actor , known as one of classic Hollywood 's definitive leading men . He began a career in Hollywood in the early 1930s , and became known for his transatlantic accent , light @-@ hearted approach to acting and comic timing , and sense of style . His best known films include Bring Up Baby , His Girl Friday , The Philadelphia Story , and North by Northwest . He was married four times and had a daughter , Grace .
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