3 3
Age 46

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 45

#10

Rank

#1

#6

Peak Rank

#1

3

Years Ranked

3

3

Years in Top 10

3

7.7

Average Rank

1.0

21

Theatrical Releases

19

The Sting $156.0 Million

Biggest Hit

On Golden Pond $119.3 Million

$703.3 Million

Career Domestic
Box Office

$565.7 Million

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CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Robert Redford Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

19 theatrical releases • $565.7 Million Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
1981 Rollover $10.9 Million
1981 On Golden Pond $119.3 Million
1980 Nine to Five $103.3 Million
1979 The Electric Horseman $61.8 Million
1979 The China Syndrome $51.7 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 Redford versus Jane Fonda is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Jane Fonda as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons.

Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Jane Fonda holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Based on the available ranking data, the balance stays evenly split without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.