Is Cliff Robertson A-List?
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No — Cliff Robertson is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1968
Wins Oscar for 'Charly'
Lost A-list status in 1977
Dropped to B tier — Check Forgery Scandal
Ranking Timeline
1955D$0.1M
Early TV and Film Roles
Robertson starts his acting career.
1963C▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Portrays JFK in 'PT 109'
Robertson gains notice for playing JFK.
1968A▲▲$2M+$1.5M
Wins Oscar for 'Charly'
Robertson wins Best Actor for 'Charly'.
1977B▼$3M+$1M
Check Forgery Scandal
Robertson is blacklisted after check forgery incident.
2011C▼$5M+$2M
Death and Legacy
Robertson dies, remembered for 'Charly' and scandal.
2026C$5M
Mostly Forgotten Actor
Robertson is remembered mostly for his past successes, though fading from public memory.
Last updated: February 21, 2026