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| Blue plaque honours Cary Grant in home city | Blue plaque honours Cary Grant in home city |
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| Cary Grant was born as Archie Leach in Bristol but forged a new life in the United States as a teenager | |
| A blue plaque commemorating Hollywood icon Cary Grant is due to be unveiled in his home city. | A blue plaque commemorating Hollywood icon Cary Grant is due to be unveiled in his home city. |
| The North By Northwest actor's plaque will be installed on Friday at his early childhood home in Bishopston, Bristol, where lived with his parents. | The North By Northwest actor's plaque will be installed on Friday at his early childhood home in Bishopston, Bristol, where lived with his parents. |
| Born Archie Leach in Horfield in 1904, the star escaped a poverty-stricken childhood to join an acrobatic troupe aged 14. | Born Archie Leach in Horfield in 1904, the star escaped a poverty-stricken childhood to join an acrobatic troupe aged 14. |
| Barbara Jaynes, Mr Grant’s widow, said: “He cherished the memories of his early years, and I can only imagine the joy he would have felt knowing that his roots would be commemorated in such a meaningful way." | Barbara Jaynes, Mr Grant’s widow, said: “He cherished the memories of his early years, and I can only imagine the joy he would have felt knowing that his roots would be commemorated in such a meaningful way." |
| Cary Grant's iconic plane chase scene in 1959's North By Northwest directed by Alfred Hitchcock | |
| Historic England’s national blue plaque scheme highlights people and communities whose history has been hidden or forgotten. | Historic England’s national blue plaque scheme highlights people and communities whose history has been hidden or forgotten. |
| The new plaque will honour Mr Grant on the 120th anniversary of his birth. | The new plaque will honour Mr Grant on the 120th anniversary of his birth. |
| The leading man forged a film career spanning four decades in the United States but regularly returned to Bristol to visit his mother Elsie. | The leading man forged a film career spanning four decades in the United States but regularly returned to Bristol to visit his mother Elsie. |
| Arts and Tourism Minister Sir Chris Bryant and Historic England chief executive Duncan Wilson are due to be among the attendees of the unveiling at 50 Berkeley Road later. | Arts and Tourism Minister Sir Chris Bryant and Historic England chief executive Duncan Wilson are due to be among the attendees of the unveiling at 50 Berkeley Road later. |
| 'Everyone wants to be Cary Grant' | 'Everyone wants to be Cary Grant' |
| Ms Jaynes said: "Cary often spoke fondly of his childhood in Bristol, where his journey began. | Ms Jaynes said: "Cary often spoke fondly of his childhood in Bristol, where his journey began. |
| "Cary's charisma, talent, and charm captivated audiences worldwide, yet he always remained grounded and proud of his origins. | "Cary's charisma, talent, and charm captivated audiences worldwide, yet he always remained grounded and proud of his origins. |
| "He would have been delighted to see his childhood home recognized, serving as an inspiration for future generations to 'dream big' and pursue their passions. | "He would have been delighted to see his childhood home recognized, serving as an inspiration for future generations to 'dream big' and pursue their passions. |
| “This national blue plaque is a beautiful tribute to his humble beginnings and the extraordinary path he forged in Hollywood and beyond." | “This national blue plaque is a beautiful tribute to his humble beginnings and the extraordinary path he forged in Hollywood and beyond." |
| Sir Chris said: "With impeccable style, charisma and talent as vast as the Atlantic, Cary Grant embodied the silver screen star persona better than many of his American peers. | Sir Chris said: "With impeccable style, charisma and talent as vast as the Atlantic, Cary Grant embodied the silver screen star persona better than many of his American peers. |
| "As he himself said: 'Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant.' | "As he himself said: 'Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant.' |
| "Although the bright lights of Hollywood beckoned, his spirit and determination to succeed were a direct product of his youth in his hometown of Bristol. | "Although the bright lights of Hollywood beckoned, his spirit and determination to succeed were a direct product of his youth in his hometown of Bristol. |
| "As one of the city's most admired sons, this blue plaque will allow Bristolians to celebrate his legacy, while serving as a reminder to aspiring actors and artists to follow their dreams whatever their circumstances." | "As one of the city's most admired sons, this blue plaque will allow Bristolians to celebrate his legacy, while serving as a reminder to aspiring actors and artists to follow their dreams whatever their circumstances." |
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