HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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26.0
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7
24
Arthur 2: On the Rocks $14.7 Million
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest $109.0 Million
$74.7 Million
Box Office
$705.9 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Kathy Bates
7 theatrical releases • $74.7 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | My Best Friend Is a Vampire | $174,380 |
| 1988 | Arthur 2: On the Rocks | $14.7 Million |
| 1987 | Summer Heat | $350,481 |
| 1986 | The Morning After | $25.1 Million |
| 1983 | Two of a Kind | $23.6 Million |
Jack Nicholson
24 theatrical releases • $705.9 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Witches of Eastwick | $63.8 Million |
| 1987 | Ironweed | $7.4 Million |
| 1987 | Broadcast News | $51.2 Million |
| 1986 | Heartburn | $25.3 Million |
| 1985 | Prizzi's Honor | $26.7 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
As of the selected ranking year, Kathy Bates and Jack Nicholson form a comparison shaped more by career pattern than by any single credit. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Jack Nicholson holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Jack Nicholson holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Jack Nicholson without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.