4 3
Age 77

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 39

#86

Current Rank

#4

#4

Peak Rank

#4

47

Years Ranked

24

9

Years in Top 10

1

36.1

Average Rank

39.9

32

Theatrical Releases

16

Tootsie $177.2 Million

Biggest Hit

Black Panther $700.1 Million

$757.5 Million

Career Domestic
Box Office

$2.2 Billion

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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. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Michael B. Jordan holding the stronger position in this snapshot.

Elite Top 10 presence favors Jessica Lange, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Jessica Lange while still showing distinct strengths on each side.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Jessica Lange Michael B. Jordan

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON

Jessica Lange

32 theatrical releases • $757.5 Million Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2023 Marlowe $4.4 Million
2016 Wild Oats $40,598
2014 The Gambler $33.7 Million
2014 In Secret $444,179
2012 The Vow $125.0 Million