Cary Grant (aka Archibald Leach) brought an almost magical quality to his roles that is unmatched in the history of cinema.  He was Alfred Hitchcock’s favorite actor, and starred in many of Hitchcock’s films.  Apparently Ian Fleming had Grant in mind when he created the character of James Bond.  (It is rumored that Grant worked for British intelligence during World War II.)  Charade is one of my all-time favorite films.  Grant was never given an Oscar, largely because he was considered a maverick in Hollywood—one of the first actors to work independently of the major studios.  He was a good friend and supporter of Ronald Reagan until his death in 1984.