Denzel Washington vs Nicolas Cage

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 62

#19

Current Rank

#33

#4

Peak Rank

#5

45

Years Ranked

44

19

Years in Top 10

11

14.6

Average Rank

22.0

51

Theatrical Releases

82

Gladiator II $172.4 Million

Biggest Hit

National Treasure: Book of Secrets $220.0 Million

$2.8 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$3.2 Billion

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

At this point in the rankings, Denzel Washington versus Nicolas Cage is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. The category score gives Denzel Washington the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity.

Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Denzel Washington holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Denzel Washington while still showing distinct strengths on each side.

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON