HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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The Deer Hunter $49.0 Million
On Golden Pond $119.3 Million
$196.1 Million
Box Office
$565.7 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Robert De Niro
14 theatrical releases • $196.1 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | True Confessions | $12.9 Million |
| 1980 | Raging Bull | $23.3 Million |
| 1978 | The Deer Hunter | $49.0 Million |
| 1977 | New York, New York | $13.8 Million |
| 1976 | The Last Tycoon | $3.5 Million |
Jane Fonda
19 theatrical releases • $565.7 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Rollover | $10.9 Million |
| 1981 | On Golden Pond | $119.3 Million |
| 1980 | Nine to Five | $103.3 Million |
| 1979 | The Electric Horseman | $61.8 Million |
| 1979 | The China Syndrome | $51.7 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
Looking at the Hollywood Rankings in 1981, this matchup highlights how differently two careers can score within the same historical snapshot. The category score gives Jane Fonda the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity.
Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Jane Fonda as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Jane Fonda without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.