Bryce Dallas Howard vs Ian McKellen

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 87

#15

Current Rank

#41

#8

Peak Rank

#3

22

Years Ranked

43

1

Years in Top 10

6

26.5

Average Rank

28.2

18

Theatrical Releases

42

Jurassic World $652.3 Million

Biggest Hit

Beauty and the Beast $504.0 Million

$2.9 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$3.9 Billion

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Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.

Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.

By the 2026 season, the comparison is less about a single breakout moment and more about the shape of each actor's accumulated Hollywood results. Elite Top 10 presence favors Ian McKellen, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context.

The category score gives Ian McKellen the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Ian McKellen and remains tied to the selected ranking season.

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON