HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#13
#1
#3
#1
30
32
13
27
16.5
6.2
39
46
American Gangster $130.2 Million
Mamma Mia $144.1 Million
$1.8 Billion
Box Office
$1.8 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Denzel Washington
39 theatrical releases • $1.8 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Unstoppable | $81.6 Million |
| 2010 | The Book of Eli | $94.8 Million |
| 2009 | The Taking of Pelham 123 | $65.5 Million |
| 2007 | The Great Debaters | $30.2 Million |
| 2007 | American Gangster | $130.2 Million |
Meryl Streep
46 theatrical releases • $1.8 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Iron Lady | $30.0 Million |
| 2009 | The Fantastic Mr. Fox | $21.0 Million |
| 2009 | Julie & Julia | $94.1 Million |
| 2009 | It's Complicated | $112.7 Million |
| 2008 | Mamma Mia | $144.1 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 Meryl Streep is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Meryl Streep holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
The category score gives Meryl Streep 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 Meryl Streep without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.