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Top International Leading Stars for Based on Musical or Opera Movies
See also: Domestic Leading Based on Musical or Opera Stars - International Leading Original Screenplay Stars - International Leading Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Stars - International Leading Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Stars - International Leading Based on Real Life Events Stars - International Leading Based on TV Stars - International Leading Remake Stars - International Leading Based on Factual Book/Article Stars - International Leading Spin-Off Stars - Worldwide Leading Based on Musical or Opera Stars
This chart contains the top 100 stars based on the cumulative international box office of all the Based on Musical or Opera movies a star has had a leading role in over their lifetime.
Roles in animated movies and other voice-only roles are included in the calculations in this chart.
1
Amanda Seyfried
| Best known as a Leading Actress based on credits in that role in 13 films. |
| Top films contributed to this record: Mamma Mia! ($439,941,648 in 2008), Les Misérables ($286,032,312 in 2012) |
2
Julie Walters
| Best known as a Supporting Actress based on credits in that role in 21 films. |
| Top films contributed to this record: Mamma Mia! ($439,941,648 in 2008) |
3
Colin Firth
| Best known as a Leading Actor based on credits in that role in 26 films. |
| Top films contributed to this record: Mamma Mia! ($439,941,648 in 2008) |
Complete List
| Rank | Name | International Box Office |
Movies | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amanda Seyfried | $725,973,960 | 2 | $362,986,980 |
| 2 | Julie Walters | $439,941,648 | 1 | $439,941,648 |
| 3 | Colin Firth | $439,941,648 | 1 | $439,941,648 |
| 4 | Dominic Cooper | $439,941,648 | 1 | $439,941,648 |
| 5 | Stellan Skarsgård | $439,941,648 | 1 | $439,941,648 |
| 6 | Meryl Streep | $439,941,648 | 1 | $439,941,648 |
| 7 | Christine Baranski | $439,941,648 | 1 | $439,941,648 |
| 8 | Pierce Brosnan | $439,941,648 | 1 | $439,941,648 |
| 9 | Helena Bonham Carter | $386,464,083 | 2 | $193,232,042 |
| 10 | Eddie Redmayne | $286,032,312 | 1 | $286,032,312 |
| 11 | Hugh Jackman | $286,032,312 | 1 | $286,032,312 |
| 12 | Sacha Baron Cohen | $286,032,312 | 1 | $286,032,312 |
| 13 | Russell Crowe | $286,032,312 | 1 | $286,032,312 |
| 14 | Anne Hathaway | $286,032,312 | 1 | $286,032,312 |
| 15 | Olivia Newton-John | $205,658,547 | 1 | $205,658,547 |
| 16 | John Travolta | $205,658,547 | 1 | $205,658,547 |
| 17 | Catherine Zeta-Jones | $158,596,346 | 2 | $79,298,173 |
| 18 | Richard Gere | $136,083,027 | 1 | $136,083,027 |
| 19 | Renée Zellweger | $136,083,027 | 1 | $136,083,027 |
| 20 | Julie Andrews | $122,998,947 | 1 | $122,998,947 |
| 21 | Gerard Butler | $102,544,256 | 1 | $102,544,256 |
| 22 | Emmy Rossum | $102,544,256 | 1 | $102,544,256 |
| 23 | Madonna | $101,900,000 | 1 | $101,900,000 |
| 24 | Johnny Depp | $100,431,771 | 1 | $100,431,771 |
| 25 | Judi Dench | $85,464,430 | 2 | $42,732,215 |
| 26 | Jamie Foxx | $52,254,394 | 1 | $52,254,394 |
| 27 | Beyoncé Knowles | $52,254,394 | 1 | $52,254,394 |
| 28 | James Corden | $48,157,176 | 1 | $48,157,176 |
| 29 | Rebel Wilson | $48,157,176 | 1 | $48,157,176 |
| 30 | Ian McKellen | $48,157,176 | 1 | $48,157,176 |
| 31 | Francesca Hayward | $48,157,176 | 1 | $48,157,176 |
| 32 | Jennifer Hudson | $48,157,176 | 1 | $48,157,176 |
| 33 | Jason Derulo | $48,157,176 | 1 | $48,157,176 |
| 34 | Taylor Swift | $48,157,176 | 1 | $48,157,176 |
| 35 | Idris Elba | $48,157,176 | 1 | $48,157,176 |
| 36 | Fergie | $37,307,254 | 1 | $37,307,254 |
| 37 | Daniel Day-Lewis | $37,307,254 | 1 | $37,307,254 |
| 38 | Penélope Cruz | $37,307,254 | 1 | $37,307,254 |
| 39 | Kate Hudson | $37,307,254 | 1 | $37,307,254 |
| 40 | Marion Cotillard | $37,307,254 | 1 | $37,307,254 |
| 41 | Nicole Kidman | $37,307,254 | 1 | $37,307,254 |
| 42 | Alisha Weir | $35,617,120 | 1 | $35,617,120 |
| 43 | Auli'i Cravalho | $32,000,000 | 1 | $32,000,000 |
| 44 | Christopher Briney | $32,000,000 | 1 | $32,000,000 |
| 45 | Jaquel Spivey | $32,000,000 | 1 | $32,000,000 |
| 46 | Tina Fey | $32,000,000 | 1 | $32,000,000 |
| 47 | Renée Rapp | $32,000,000 | 1 | $32,000,000 |
| 48 | Avantika | $32,000,000 | 1 | $32,000,000 |
| 49 | Tim Meadows | $32,000,000 | 1 | $32,000,000 |
| 50 | Angourie Rice | $32,000,000 | 1 | $32,000,000 |
| 51 | Bebe Wood | $32,000,000 | 1 | $32,000,000 |
| 52 | Diego Boneta | $22,513,319 | 1 | $22,513,319 |
| 53 | Tom Cruise | $22,513,319 | 1 | $22,513,319 |
| 54 | Russell Brand | $22,513,319 | 1 | $22,513,319 |
| 55 | Malin Akerman | $22,513,319 | 1 | $22,513,319 |
| 56 | Paul Giamatti | $22,513,319 | 1 | $22,513,319 |
| 57 | Alec Baldwin | $22,513,319 | 1 | $22,513,319 |
| 58 | Julianne Hough | $22,513,319 | 1 | $22,513,319 |
| 59 | Mary J. Blige | $22,513,319 | 1 | $22,513,319 |
| 60 | Corey Hawkins | $20,562,001 | 2 | $10,281,001 |
| 61 | Erich Bergen | $18,235,719 | 1 | $18,235,719 |
| 62 | Michael Lomenda | $18,235,719 | 1 | $18,235,719 |
| 63 | Vincent Piazza | $18,235,719 | 1 | $18,235,719 |
| 64 | John Lloyd Young | $18,235,719 | 1 | $18,235,719 |
| 65 | Melissa Barrera | $13,671,809 | 1 | $13,671,809 |
| 66 | Leslie Grace | $13,671,809 | 1 | $13,671,809 |
| 67 | Anthony Ramos | $13,671,809 | 1 | $13,671,809 |
| 68 | Matthew Broderick | $13,554,463 | 1 | $13,554,463 |
| 69 | Nathan Lane | $13,554,463 | 1 | $13,554,463 |
| 70 | Uma Thurman | $13,554,463 | 1 | $13,554,463 |
| 71 | Do Kyung-soo | $10,681,258 | 1 | $10,681,258 |
| 72 | Min-Ho Kim | $10,681,258 | 1 | $10,681,258 |
| 73 | Jared Grimes | $10,681,258 | 1 | $10,681,258 |
| 74 | Park Hye-Su | $10,681,258 | 1 | $10,681,258 |
| 75 | Oh Jung-Se | $10,681,258 | 1 | $10,681,258 |
| 76 | Danielle Brooks | $6,890,192 | 1 | $6,890,192 |
| 77 | Fantasia Barrino | $6,890,192 | 1 | $6,890,192 |
| 78 | Colman Domingo | $6,890,192 | 1 | $6,890,192 |
| 79 | Phylicia Pearl Mpasi | $6,890,192 | 1 | $6,890,192 |
| 80 | H.E.R. | $6,890,192 | 1 | $6,890,192 |
| 81 | Taraji P. Henson | $6,890,192 | 2 | $3,445,096 |
| 82 | Halle Bailey | $6,890,192 | 1 | $6,890,192 |
| 83 | Geoffrey Rush | $6,698,962 | 1 | $6,698,962 |
| 84 | Missy Higgins | $6,698,962 | 1 | $6,698,962 |
| 85 | Rocky McKenzie | $6,698,962 | 1 | $6,698,962 |
| 86 | Tom Budge | $6,698,962 | 1 | $6,698,962 |
| 87 | Jessica Mauboy | $6,698,962 | 1 | $6,698,962 |
| 88 | Magda Szubanski | $6,698,962 | 1 | $6,698,962 |
| 89 | Ernie Dingo | $6,698,962 | 1 | $6,698,962 |
| 90 | Ben Platt | $2,507,213 | 1 | $2,507,213 |
| 91 | Peter Dinklage | $2,113,800 | 1 | $2,113,800 |
| 92 | Haley Bennett | $2,113,800 | 1 | $2,113,800 |
| 93 | Kelvin Harrison Jr | $2,113,800 | 1 | $2,113,800 |
| 94 | Tim Curry | $1,134,939 | 1 | $1,134,939 |
| 95 | Barry Bostwick | $1,134,939 | 1 | $1,134,939 |
| 96 | Susan Sarandon | $1,134,939 | 1 | $1,134,939 |
| 97 | Roberto Alagna | $630,148 | 1 | $630,148 |
| 98 | Kristine Opolais | $630,148 | 1 | $630,148 |
| 99 | Maria Zifchak | $630,148 | 1 | $630,148 |
| 100 | Dwayne Croft | $630,148 | 1 | $630,148 |
The International Market is defined as all territories excluding the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam.
This table is updated daily to reflect the latest studio reports.
Note: This chart is not adjusted for inflation.
Image attributions
Amanda Seyfried: By Courtney [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Colin Firth: Georges Biard [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
