HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#30
#1
#25
#1
8
9
0
7
29.8
7.0
14
13
Back to School $91.3 Million
Fatal Attraction $156.6 Million
$280.7 Million
Box Office
$531.4 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Robert Downey Jr.
14 theatrical releases • $280.7 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Soapdish | $36.5 Million |
| 1990 | Air America | $31.1 Million |
| 1989 | True Believer | $8.7 Million |
| 1989 | Chances Are | $16.3 Million |
| 1988 | Johnny Be Good | $17.6 Million |
Glenn Close
13 theatrical releases • $531.4 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Meeting Venus | $1.0 Million |
| 1991 | Hook | $119.7 Million |
| 1990 | Reversal of Fortune | $15.4 Million |
| 1990 | Hamlet | $20.7 Million |
| 1989 | Immediate Family | $5.9 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 1991, this matchup highlights how differently two careers can score within the same historical snapshot. 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.