Denzel Washington vs Glenn Close

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 79

#19

Current Rank

#54

#4

Peak Rank

#1

45

Years Ranked

44

19

Years in Top 10

11

14.6

Average Rank

23.3

51

Theatrical Releases

45

Gladiator II $172.4 Million

Biggest Hit

Guardians of the Galaxy $333.2 Million

$2.8 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$1.8 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.

Looking at the Hollywood Rankings in 2026, this matchup highlights how differently two careers can score within the same historical snapshot. The category score gives Denzel Washington the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity.

The biggest-hit category sharpens the box office contrast, especially because Glenn Close's leading film creates the stronger single-release benchmark. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Denzel Washington and remains tied to the selected ranking season.

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON