5 3
Age 72

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 66

#19

Current Rank

#64

#4

Peak Rank

#2

45

Years Ranked

36

19

Years in Top 10

12

14.6

Average Rank

21.3

51

Theatrical Releases

70

Gladiator II $172.4 Million

Biggest Hit

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 $337.1 Million

$2.8 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$2.5 Billion

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

The 2026 comparison presents Denzel Washington and Julianne Moore through the ranking data available at that point in time. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Denzel Washington holding the stronger position in this snapshot.

The category score gives Denzel Washington the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Denzel Washington while still showing distinct strengths on each side.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Denzel Washington Julianne Moore

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON

Denzel Washington

51 theatrical releases • $2.8 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2025 Highest 2 Lowest $1.5 Million
2024 Gladiator II $172.4 Million
2023 The Equalizer 3 $92.4 Million
2021 The Little Things $15.3 Million
2018 The Equalizer 2 $102.1 Million

Julianne Moore

70 theatrical releases • $2.5 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2023 When You Finish Saving the World $196,920
2021 Dear Evan Hansen $15.0 Million
2021 Spirit Untamed $17.7 Million
2019 After the Wedding $1.6 Million
2018 Bel Canto $125,569