HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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12
17
9
7
7.0
14.6
31
23
The Lion King $312.9 Million
Forrest Gump $329.7 Million
$1.4 Billion
Box Office
$1.6 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Whoopi Goldberg
31 theatrical releases • $1.4 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | In & Out | $63.9 Million |
| 1996 | The Associate | $12.8 Million |
| 1996 | Ghosts of Mississippi | $13.3 Million |
| 1996 | Eddie | $31.4 Million |
| 1996 | Bordello of Blood | $5.8 Million |
Tom Hanks
23 theatrical releases • $1.6 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | That Thing You Do! | $25.9 Million |
| 1995 | Toy Story | $191.8 Million |
| 1995 | Apollo 13 | $172.1 Million |
| 1994 | Forrest Gump | $329.7 Million |
| 1993 | Sleepless in Seattle | $126.7 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
The 1997 comparison presents Whoopi Goldberg and Tom Hanks through the ranking data available at that point in time. Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Whoopi Goldberg as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons.
Ranking longevity favors Tom Hanks, whose advantage across ranked seasons gives the comparison more long-range context. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Tom Hanks and remains tied to the selected ranking season.