1 6
Age 80

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 64

#75

Current Rank

#12

#2

Peak Rank

#2

47

Years Ranked

45

16

Years in Top 10

24

31.7

Average Rank

10.9

33

Theatrical Releases

47

Forrest Gump $329.7 Million

Biggest Hit

Top Gun: Maverick $718.7 Million

$2.2 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$5.5 Billion

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Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.

The 2026 comparison presents Sally Field and Tom Cruise through the ranking data available at that point in time. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Tom Cruise holding the stronger position in this snapshot.

The category score gives Tom Cruise the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Tom Cruise without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Sally Field Tom Cruise

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON

Sally Field

33 theatrical releases • $2.2 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2023 80 for Brady $39.4 Million
2022 Spoiler Alert $1.4 Million
2016 Hello My Name Is Doris $14.4 Million
2014 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 $202.9 Million
2012 Lincoln $182.2 Million