HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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4.8
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15
19
The Deer Hunter $49.0 Million
On Golden Pond $119.3 Million
$198.6 Million
Box Office
$565.7 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Robert De Niro
15 theatrical releases • $198.6 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | The King of Comedy | $2.5 Million |
| 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 |
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.
At this point in the rankings, Robert De Niro versus Jane Fonda is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. 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.