Cary Grant, 1930's : Cary Grant, British-born American actor, (c) 1931-1936. *** Local Caption *** Cary Grant, British-born American actor, c1931-1936. 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.