1 7
Age 72

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 61

#52

Current Rank

#6

#5

Peak Rank

#1

47

Years Ranked

43

12

Years in Top 10

17

24.8

Average Rank

20.5

48

Theatrical Releases

65

Wild Hogs $168.3 Million

Biggest Hit

Avengers: Endgame $858.4 Million

$2.6 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$6.7 Billion

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

The 2026 comparison presents John Travolta and Robert Downey Jr. through the ranking data available at that point in time. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Robert Downey Jr. holding the stronger position in this snapshot.

The category score gives Robert Downey Jr. the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Robert Downey Jr. while still showing distinct strengths on each side.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

John Travolta Robert Downey Jr.

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON

John Travolta

48 theatrical releases • $2.6 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2018 Gotti $4.3 Million
2016 In a Valley of Violence $61,797
2013 Killing Season $39,881
2012 Savages $47.4 Million
2010 From Paris with Love $24.1 Million