HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#16
#1
#4
#1
14
14
8
5
9.1
13.4
15
19
Tootsie $177.2 Million
Mrs. Doubtfire $219.2 Million
$444.6 Million
Box Office
$1.1 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Jessica Lange
15 theatrical releases • $444.6 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Night and the City | $6.2 Million |
| 1991 | Cape Fear | $79.1 Million |
| 1990 | Men Don't Leave | $6.1 Million |
| 1989 | Music Box | $6.3 Million |
| 1988 | Far North | $147,234 |
Robin Williams
19 theatrical releases • $1.1 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Mrs. Doubtfire | $219.2 Million |
| 1992 | Toys | $23.3 Million |
| 1992 | Shakes the Clown | $115,103 |
| 1992 | FernGully: The Last Rainforest | $24.7 Million |
| 1992 | Aladdin | $217.4 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, Jessica Lange versus Robin Williams is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Robin Williams holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
The category score gives Robin Williams the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Robin Williams while still showing distinct strengths on each side.