1 7
Age 24

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 42

#25

Rank

#1

#25

Peak Rank

#1

6

Years Ranked

7

0

Years in Top 10

5

30.2

Average Rank

8.6

12

Theatrical Releases

9

Back to School $91.3 Million

Biggest Hit

Fatal Attraction $156.6 Million

$213.1 Million

Career Domestic
Box Office

$374.6 Million

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CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Robert Downey Jr. Glenn Close

Robert Downey Jr.

12 theatrical releases • $213.1 Million Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
1989 True Believer $8.7 Million
1989 Chances Are $16.3 Million
1988 Johnny Be Good $17.6 Million
1988 1969 $6.0 Million
1987 The Pick-up Artist $13.3 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, Robert Downey Jr. 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. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Glenn Close while still showing distinct strengths on each side.