HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#21
#1
#4
#1
12
9
6
7
10.6
7.0
45
13
Superman $134.2 Million
Fatal Attraction $156.6 Million
$968.6 Million
Box Office
$531.4 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Gene Hackman
45 theatrical releases • $968.6 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Company Business | $1.5 Million |
| 1991 | Class Action | $24.3 Million |
| 1990 | Postcards from the Edge | $39.1 Million |
| 1990 | Narrow Margin | $10.9 Million |
| 1990 | Loose Cannons | $5.6 Million |
Glenn Close
13 theatrical releases • $531.4 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Meeting Venus | $1.0 Million |
| 1991 | Hook | $119.7 Million |
| 1990 | Reversal of Fortune | $15.4 Million |
| 1990 | Hamlet | $20.7 Million |
| 1989 | Immediate Family | $5.9 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, Gene Hackman 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.
Domestic theatrical output favors Gene Hackman, whose advantage across domestic theatrical releases gives the comparison more long-range context. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Glenn Close and remains tied to the selected ranking season.