Alan Chenkin, Learned about celebrities reading magazines at the supermarket checkout
Both of these Actors have enviable careers, and some visible and career-making roles. Having said that, I will look at their stats and take a look at both their statistics and IMDB write-ups. That should be heading in the right direction.
I will give my answer at the end.
Here are the Stats, Starting with Eddie Redmayne:
Box office draw for Eddie:
Lifetime Gross Total (9): $514,312,245
Average: $57,145,805
Opening Gross Average (4): $32,065,139 (Wide Releases Only) [1]
Average: $57,145,805
Opening Gross Average (4): $32,065,139 (Wide Releases Only) [1]
Eddie Redmayne – IMDB
And Now, Benedict Cumberbatch:
Box office draw for Benedict:
Lifetime Gross Total (15): $1,460,229,392
Average: $97,348,626
Opening Gross Average (10): $35,312,224 (Wide Releases Only)[2]
Average: $97,348,626
Opening Gross Average (10): $35,312,224 (Wide Releases Only)[2]
Ben has more work under his belt, therefore more visibility and money. Money, as we know, is how Hollywood keeps score.
Who do I like more? I am a fan of Benedict Cumberbatch. I know more of his work than Redmayne, (Who is also a fine actor), and have enjoyed his unique persona and roles as Sherlock (Holmes) and Khan, in Star Trek.
Remember, that this is a personal choice. I enjoy actors who play their roles well, and make a good impression on the audience.
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