HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#20
#1
#5
#1
9
9
5
9
11.6
3.9
20
24
The Towering Inferno $116.0 Million
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest $109.0 Million
$410.4 Million
Box Office
$705.9 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Faye Dunaway
20 theatrical releases • $410.4 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Midnight Crossing | $1.3 Million |
| 1987 | Barfly | $3.2 Million |
| 1984 | Supergirl | $14.3 Million |
| 1983 | The Wicked Lady | $724,912 |
| 1981 | Mommie Dearest | $19.0 Million |
Jack Nicholson
24 theatrical releases • $705.9 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Witches of Eastwick | $63.8 Million |
| 1987 | Ironweed | $7.4 Million |
| 1987 | Broadcast News | $51.2 Million |
| 1986 | Heartburn | $25.3 Million |
| 1985 | Prizzi's Honor | $26.7 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
At this point in the rankings, Faye Dunaway versus Jack Nicholson is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Jack Nicholson holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
The category score gives Jack Nicholson 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 Jack Nicholson without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.