1 7
Age 35

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 42

#31

Rank

#1

#24

Peak Rank

#1

8

Years Ranked

7

0

Years in Top 10

5

31.0

Average Rank

8.6

7

Theatrical Releases

9

Glory $26.8 Million

Biggest Hit

Fatal Attraction $156.6 Million

$72.7 Million

Career Domestic
Box Office

$374.6 Million

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CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Denzel Washington Glenn Close

Denzel Washington

7 theatrical releases • $72.7 Million Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
1989 The Mighty Quinn $4.6 Million
1989 Glory $26.8 Million
1989 For Queen & Country $191,051
1987 Cry Freedom $5.9 Million
1986 Power $3.8 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, Denzel Washington 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. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Glenn Close and remains tied to the selected ranking season.