HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#5
#1
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16
16
16
6
3.8
14.6
31
19
Batman $251.2 Million
The Silence of the Lambs $130.7 Million
$1.2 Billion
Box Office
$474.8 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Jack Nicholson
31 theatrical releases • $1.2 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Crossing Guard | $868,979 |
| 1994 | Wolf | $65.0 Million |
| 1992 | Man Trouble | $4.1 Million |
| 1992 | Hoffa | $24.3 Million |
| 1992 | A Few Good Men | $141.3 Million |
Jodie Foster
19 theatrical releases • $474.8 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Nell | $33.7 Million |
| 1994 | Maverick | $101.6 Million |
| 1993 | Sommersby | $50.1 Million |
| 1992 | Shadows and Fog | $2.7 Million |
| 1991 | The Silence of the Lambs | $130.7 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
The 1995 comparison presents Jack Nicholson and Jodie Foster through the ranking data available at that point in time. The category score gives Jack Nicholson the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity.
Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Jack Nicholson as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Jack Nicholson while still showing distinct strengths on each side.