5 3
Age 39

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 69

#2

Current Rank

#45

#2

Peak Rank

#9

8

Years Ranked

44

2

Years in Top 10

1

37.8

Average Rank

30.4

7

Theatrical Releases

18

Wicked $475.0 Million

Biggest Hit

Lincoln $182.2 Million

$934.5 Million

Career Domestic
Box Office

$598.7 Million

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At this point in the rankings, Cynthia Erivo versus Daniel Day-Lewis is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Cynthia Erivo holding the stronger position in this snapshot.

Ranking longevity favors Daniel Day-Lewis, whose advantage across ranked seasons gives the comparison more long-range context. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Cynthia Erivo and remains tied to the selected ranking season.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Cynthia Erivo Daniel Day-Lewis

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON

Cynthia Erivo

7 theatrical releases • $934.5 Million Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2025 Wicked: For Good $342.9 Million
2024 Wicked $475.0 Million
2024 Drift $10,077
2021 Chaos Walking $13.3 Million
2019 Harriet $43.1 Million

Daniel Day-Lewis

18 theatrical releases • $598.7 Million Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2025 Anemone $1.2 Million
2017 Phantom Thread $21.2 Million
2012 Lincoln $182.2 Million
2009 Nine $19.7 Million
2007 There Will Be Blood $40.2 Million