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Age 89

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 94

Not Ranked

Current Rank

Not Ranked

#1

Peak Rank

#5

41

Years Ranked

29

19

Years in Top 10

3

18.8

Average Rank

33.2

43

Theatrical Releases

30

Batman $251.2 Million

Biggest Hit

Jaws $260.7 Million

$2.0 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$699.7 Million

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

Looking at the Hollywood Rankings in 2026, this matchup highlights how differently two careers can score within the same historical snapshot. Elite Top 10 presence favors Jack Nicholson, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context.

The category score gives Jack Nicholson the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. The comparison therefore points leans toward Jack Nicholson, with the most meaningful separation coming from the highlighted career measures.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Jack Nicholson Roy Scheider

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON

Jack Nicholson

43 theatrical releases • $2.0 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2010 How Do You Know $30.2 Million
2010 I'm Still Here $408,983
2007 The Bucket List $93.5 Million
2006 The Departed $132.4 Million
2003 Something's Gotta Give $124.7 Million

Roy Scheider

30 theatrical releases • $699.7 Million Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2008 Chicago 10 $177,490
2007 If I Didn't Care $9,902
2004 The Punisher $33.8 Million
2000 Better Living $2,147
1997 The Rainmaker $45.9 Million