Cary Grant Postage Stamp Part II Of II

In continuation to Wednesday’s post…

Becoming a United States citizen and officially changing his name in 1942, Cary Grant is best known for his starring roles in romantic comedies. His many acting successes include “An Affair to Remember”, “Topper”, “Bringing Up Baby”, “The Philadelphia Story”, “Monkey Business”, “Charade”, “North by Northwest”, and “To Catch a Thief.” He was joined on film with several amazing actresses such as Grace Kelly, May West, Katharine Hepburn, Audrey Hepburn,
Ginger Rogers, and Marilyn Monroe. During his vast career, Grant completed over seventy films and was one of Hollywood’s top box office attractions for several years.

Cary Grant received two Academy Award nominations for his efforts in “Penny Serenade” and “None But the Lonely Heart”, but no Oscar was ever awarded. It is widely believed that Grant, who was one of the first actors to ever break away from a studio and work as an independent actor; was denied the Oscar throughout his active career because of his independence. In 1970, Grant did go on to receive a special Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Cary Grant died in Davenport, Iowa, on Nov. 29, 1986, at the age of 82, while on a speaking tour.
Come visit Stamp Center for the wonderful Cary Grant postage stamps and the Cary Grant Press Sheet issued by the United States Postal Service in 2002.