HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#43
#1
#30
#1
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17
0
3
42.8
13.1
12
29
The Shadow $32.1 Million
The Client $92.1 Million
$125.6 Million
Box Office
$570.9 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Ian McKellen
12 theatrical releases • $125.6 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Jack & Sarah | $218,626 |
| 1995 | Richard III | $2.7 Million |
| 1995 | Restoration | $4.0 Million |
| 1995 | Heaven's a Drag | $27,455 |
| 1994 | The Shadow | $32.1 Million |
Susan Sarandon
29 theatrical releases • $570.9 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | James and the Giant Peach | $28.9 Million |
| 1995 | Dead Man Walking | $39.4 Million |
| 1994 | The Client | $92.1 Million |
| 1994 | Safe Passage | $1.6 Million |
| 1994 | Little Women | $50.1 Million |
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 1996, this matchup highlights how differently two careers can score within the same historical snapshot. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Susan Sarandon holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Susan Sarandon holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Susan Sarandon without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.