HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#13
#1
#8
#1
11
29
1
10
62.5
23.6
24
45
The Help $169.7 Million
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest $423.3 Million
$1.1 Billion
Box Office
$3.5 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Viola Davis
24 theatrical releases • $1.1 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Prisoners | $61.0 Million |
| 2013 | Ender's Game | $61.7 Million |
| 2013 | Beautiful Creatures | $19.5 Million |
| 2012 | Won't Back Down | $5.3 Million |
| 2012 | Chico & Rita | $350,524 |
Johnny Depp
45 theatrical releases • $3.5 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Lone Ranger | $89.3 Million |
| 2012 | Dark Shadows | $79.7 Million |
| 2012 | 21 Jump Street | $138.4 Million |
| 2011 | The Rum Diary | $13.1 Million |
| 2011 | Rango | $123.5 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, Viola Davis versus Johnny Depp is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Johnny Depp holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Elite Top 10 presence favors Johnny Depp, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Johnny Depp without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.