HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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12
16
0
6
42.8
14.6
11
19
The Shadow $32.1 Million
The Silence of the Lambs $130.7 Million
$125.3 Million
Box Office
$474.8 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Ian McKellen
11 theatrical releases • $125.3 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Richard III | $2.7 Million |
| 1995 | Restoration | $4.0 Million |
| 1995 | Heaven's a Drag | $27,455 |
| 1994 | The Shadow | $32.1 Million |
| 1994 | I'll Do Anything | $10.4 Million |
Jodie Foster
19 theatrical releases • $474.8 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Nell | $33.7 Million |
| 1994 | Maverick | $101.6 Million |
| 1993 | Sommersby | $50.1 Million |
| 1992 | Shadows and Fog | $2.7 Million |
| 1991 | The Silence of the Lambs | $130.7 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
As of the selected ranking year, Ian McKellen and Jodie Foster form a comparison shaped more by career pattern than by any single credit. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Jodie Foster holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Jodie Foster holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Jodie Foster without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.