Denzel Washington vs Viggo Mortensen

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 68

#19

Current Rank

#40

#4

Peak Rank

#7

45

Years Ranked

41

19

Years in Top 10

4

14.6

Average Rank

30.3

51

Theatrical Releases

40

Gladiator II $172.4 Million

Biggest Hit

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King $377.0 Million

$2.8 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$1.8 Billion

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At this point in the rankings, Denzel Washington versus Viggo Mortensen 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.

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

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON