HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#11
#1
#8
#1
19
19
3
10
21.9
10.3
29
34
Titanic $600.7 Million
Mrs. Doubtfire $219.2 Million
$1.3 Billion
Box Office
$2.0 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Kathy Bates
29 theatrical releases • $1.3 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Waterboy | $161.5 Million |
| 1998 | Swept from the Sea | $397,020 |
| 1998 | Primary Colors | $39.0 Million |
| 1998 | A Civil Action | $56.7 Million |
| 1997 | Titanic | $600.7 Million |
Robin Williams
34 theatrical releases • $2.0 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | What Dreams May Come | $55.4 Million |
| 1998 | Patch Adams | $135.0 Million |
| 1997 | Good Will Hunting | $138.4 Million |
| 1997 | Flubber | $93.0 Million |
| 1997 | Fathers' Day | $28.6 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
At this point in the rankings, Kathy Bates versus Robin Williams is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Career peak 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. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Robin Williams without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.