HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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14
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41.4
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19
28
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers $339.8 Million
Ocean's Eleven $183.4 Million
$952.2 Million
Box Office
$1.9 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Ian McKellen
19 theatrical releases • $952.2 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | $339.8 Million |
| 2001 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | $313.4 Million |
| 2000 | X-Men | $157.3 Million |
| 1998 | Swept from the Sea | $397,020 |
| 1998 | Gods and Monsters | $6.5 Million |
Julia Roberts
28 theatrical releases • $1.9 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Full Frontal | $2.5 Million |
| 2002 | Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | $16.0 Million |
| 2001 | The Mexican | $66.8 Million |
| 2001 | Ocean's Eleven | $183.4 Million |
| 2001 | America's Sweethearts | $93.6 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
Looking at the Hollywood Rankings in 2002, this matchup highlights how differently two careers can score within the same historical snapshot. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Julia Roberts holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Julia Roberts holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Julia Roberts without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.