HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#36
#1
#25
#1
8
7
0
5
35.4
8.6
5
9
Do the Right Thing $27.5 Million
Fatal Attraction $156.6 Million
$243.7 Million
Box Office
$374.6 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Samuel L. Jackson
5 theatrical releases • $243.7 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Sea of Love | $58.6 Million |
| 1989 | Do the Right Thing | $27.5 Million |
| 1988 | School Daze | $14.5 Million |
| 1988 | Coming to America | $128.2 Million |
| 1981 | Ragtime | $14.9 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, Samuel L. Jackson 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. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Glenn Close and remains tied to the selected ranking season.