HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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12.7
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6
28
Tootsie $177.2 Million
Smokey and the Bandit $126.7 Million
$292.5 Million
Box Office
$908.1 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Jessica Lange
6 theatrical releases • $292.5 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Tootsie | $177.2 Million |
| 1982 | Frances | $5.0 Million |
| 1981 | The Postman Always Rings Twice | $12.4 Million |
| 1980 | How to Beat the High Cost of Living | $7.5 Million |
| 1979 | All That Jaz | $37.8 Million |
Burt Reynolds
28 theatrical releases • $908.1 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas | $69.7 Million |
| 1982 | Six Pack | $20.2 Million |
| 1982 | Best Friends | $36.8 Million |
| 1981 | The Cannonball Run | $72.2 Million |
| 1981 | Sharky's Machine | $35.6 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 1982, this matchup highlights how differently two careers can score within the same historical snapshot. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Burt Reynolds holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Burt Reynolds holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Burt Reynolds without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.