HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#9
#1
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#1
13
9
1
6
26.2
7.8
15
23
The Pelican Brief $100.8 Million
The Lion King $312.9 Million
$371.0 Million
Box Office
$1.2 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Denzel Washington
15 theatrical releases • $371.0 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | The Pelican Brief | $100.8 Million |
| 1993 | Philadelphia | $77.4 Million |
| 1993 | Much Ado About Nothing | $22.5 Million |
| 1992 | Mississippi Masala | $7.3 Million |
| 1992 | Malcolm X | $48.2 Million |
Whoopi Goldberg
23 theatrical releases • $1.2 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | The Pagemaster | $13.7 Million |
| 1994 | The Little Rascals | $52.1 Million |
| 1994 | The Lion King | $312.9 Million |
| 1994 | Star Trek: Generations | $75.7 Million |
| 1994 | Naked in New York | $1.0 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 1994 comparison presents Denzel Washington and Whoopi Goldberg through the ranking data available at that point in time. Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Whoopi Goldberg holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
The category score gives Whoopi Goldberg 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 Whoopi Goldberg without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.