5 3
Age 96

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 31

Not Ranked

Current Rank

#1

#4

Peak Rank

#1

35

Years Ranked

12

7

Years in Top 10

2

23.9

Average Rank

29.0

68

Theatrical Releases

17

The Firm $158.3 Million

Biggest Hit

Dune: Part Two $282.1 Million

$2.2 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$1.2 Billion

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At this point in the rankings, Gene Hackman versus Timothee Chalamet is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Domestic theatrical output favors Gene Hackman, whose advantage across domestic theatrical releases gives the comparison more long-range context.

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

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Gene Hackman Timothee Chalamet

Gene Hackman

68 theatrical releases • $2.2 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2004 Welcome to Mooseport $14.5 Million
2003 Runaway Jury $49.4 Million
2001 Behind Enemy Lines $58.9 Million
2001 The Royal Tenenbaums $52.4 Million
2001 Heist $23.5 Million

Timothee Chalamet

17 theatrical releases • $1.2 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2025 Marty Supreme $96.0 Million
2024 Like A Complete Unknown $75.0 Million
2024 Dune: Part Two $282.1 Million
2023 Wonka $218.4 Million
2022 Bones and All $7.8 Million