HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#22
#1
#22
#1
9
7
0
5
24.1
8.6
11
9
Lethal Weapon 2 $147.3 Million
Fatal Attraction $156.6 Million
$362.9 Million
Box Office
$374.6 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Mel Gibson
11 theatrical releases • $362.9 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Lethal Weapon 2 | $147.3 Million |
| 1988 | Tequila Sunrise | $41.3 Million |
| 1987 | Lethal Weapon | $65.2 Million |
| 1985 | Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome | $36.2 Million |
| 1984 | The River | $11.5 Million |
Glenn Close
9 theatrical releases • $374.6 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Immediate Family | $5.9 Million |
| 1988 | Dangerous Liaisons | $34.7 Million |
| 1987 | Fatal Attraction | $156.6 Million |
| 1985 | Maxie | $2.6 Million |
| 1985 | Jagged Edge | $40.5 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
At this point in the rankings, Mel Gibson versus Glenn Close is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Glenn Close holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Glenn Close holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Glenn Close without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.