At this point in the rankings, Mark Ruffalo versus Robert De Niro is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. The biggest-hit category sharpens the box office contrast, especially because Mark Ruffalo's leading film creates the stronger single-release benchmark.

The category score gives Mark Ruffalo the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Mark Ruffalo and remains tied to the selected ranking season.