Why Cary Grant Made Sense as James Bond. Born Archibald Alec Leach in turn of the 20th century England, Grant became one of the most popular movie stars that the United States ever knew.

Cary Grant had been approached by James Bond producer Cubby Broccoli to play 007 in Dr No. By George Simpson, Senior Film and Arts Reporter. 13:00, Tue, Nov 29, 2022 | UPDATED: 13:02, Tue, Nov 29 ...

Three years before the first James Bond movie was released, Hitchcock made a spy flick with all 007 trademarks.

Albert “Cubby” Broccoli was already a Hollywood player—Cary Grant was the best man at his 1959 wedding ... She has said she was at least seven years old before she realized James Bond, ...

His handsome looks, sophisticated aura and continental accent were even said to be a model for superspy James Bond. “Everyone would like to be Cary Grant,” an interviewer once told him.

Cary Grant was James Bond before James Bond. Sixty years since the release of Dr. No and Sean Connery’s era-defining performance as 007, it sounds crazy that Grant almost beat him to the role, ...

JAMES BOND has almost been played by some huge stars including Cary Grant, who turned down 007 for a couple of reasons, leading the way for Sean Connery to star in Dr No.