Cary Grant, 1930's : Cary Grant, English born film actor, 1934-1935. Born Archibald Alexander Leach, Cary Grant emigrated to the United States in 1920. He began his Hollywood career in 1931, developing into one of its biggest stars. He was a favourite actor of Alfred Hitchcock and appeared in several of the director's films including "North by Northwest". Taken from "Meet the Film Stars", by Seton Margrave. (London, 1934-1935).