HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#25
#1
#25
#1
6
7
0
5
30.2
8.6
12
9
Back to School $91.3 Million
Fatal Attraction $156.6 Million
$213.1 Million
Box Office
$374.6 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Robert Downey Jr.
12 theatrical releases • $213.1 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | True Believer | $8.7 Million |
| 1989 | Chances Are | $16.3 Million |
| 1988 | Johnny Be Good | $17.6 Million |
| 1988 | 1969 | $6.0 Million |
| 1987 | The Pick-up Artist | $13.3 Million |
Glenn Close
9 theatrical releases • $374.6 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Immediate Family | $5.9 Million |
| 1988 | Dangerous Liaisons | $34.7 Million |
| 1987 | Fatal Attraction | $156.6 Million |
| 1985 | Maxie | $2.6 Million |
| 1985 | Jagged Edge | $40.5 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, Robert Downey Jr. versus Glenn Close is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Glenn Close holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Glenn Close holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Glenn Close while still showing distinct strengths on each side.