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Age 90

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 93

Not Ranked

Current Rank

Not Ranked

#1

Peak Rank

#8

39

Years Ranked

21

8

Years in Top 10

1

31.2

Average Rank

27.7

64

Theatrical Releases

21

The Longest Yard $158.1 Million

Biggest Hit

Blazing Saddles $119.5 Million

$1.6 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$560.0 Million

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

At this point in the rankings, Burt Reynolds versus Gene Wilder is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Burt Reynolds holding the stronger position in this snapshot.

Elite Top 10 presence favors Burt Reynolds, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Burt Reynolds and remains tied to the selected ranking season.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Burt Reynolds Gene Wilder

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON

Burt Reynolds

64 theatrical releases • $1.6 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2021 Elbow Grease $917
2018 The Last Movie Star $14,410
2016 Shangri-La Suite $14,073
2008 Delgo $694,782
2008 Deal $61,626

Gene Wilder

21 theatrical releases • $560.0 Million Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
1991 Another You $2.9 Million
1990 Funny About Love $8.1 Million
1989 See No Evil Hear No Evil $46.9 Million
1986 Haunted Honeymoon $8.0 Million
1984 The Woman in Red $25.3 Million