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Age 41

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 61

#62

Current Rank

#6

#4

Peak Rank

#1

27

Years Ranked

43

2

Years in Top 10

17

36.9

Average Rank

20.5

32

Theatrical Releases

65

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest $423.3 Million

Biggest Hit

Avengers: Endgame $858.4 Million

$2.2 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 Keira Knightley 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. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Robert Downey Jr. without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Keira Knightley Robert Downey Jr.

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON

Keira Knightley

32 theatrical releases • $2.2 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2022 Charlotte $18,520
2019 The Aftermath $1.6 Million
2019 Official Secrets $2.0 Million
2018 The Nutcracker and the Four Realms $54.9 Million
2018 Colette $5.1 Million