HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#22
#1
#22
#1
15
31
0
5
94.7
37.5
13
55
Bridesmaids $169.3 Million
The Avengers $623.4 Million
$878.6 Million
Box Office
$3.2 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Melissa McCarthy
19 theatrical releases • $1.2 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Tammy | $84.5 Million |
| 2014 | St. Vincent | $44.1 Million |
| 2013 | The Heat | $159.6 Million |
| 2013 | The Hangover Part III | $112.2 Million |
| 2013 | Identity Thief | $134.5 Million |
Robert Downey Jr.
57 theatrical releases • $3.3 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Judge | $47.1 Million |
| 2014 | Chef | $31.4 Million |
| 2013 | Iron Man 3 | $409.0 Million |
| 2012 | The Avengers | $623.4 Million |
| 2011 | Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows | $186.8 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, Melissa McCarthy versus Robert Downey Jr. is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Robert Downey Jr. holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Robert Downey Jr. holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Robert Downey Jr. while still showing distinct strengths on each side.