Is Emile Hirsch A-List?
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No — Emile Hirsch is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2007
*Into the Wild* Acclaim
Lost A-list status in 2008
Dropped to B tier — *Speed Racer* Lead Role
Ranking Timeline
2004C$0.3M
*The Girl Next Door*
Role in *The Girl Next Door* gives wider exposure.
2007A▲▲$0.8M+$0.5M
*Into the Wild* Acclaim
Starring in *Into the Wild* earns critical acclaim.
2008B▼$1.5M+$0.7M
*Speed Racer* Lead Role
Lead role in Speed Racer increases salary.
2013B$2.5M+$1M
*Prince Avalanche* Role
Continues working in independent films.
2015C▼$5M+$2.5M
Sundance Assault Incident
Assault incident tarnishes reputation; career stalls.
2019C$6M+$1M
Return to Acting
Returns to acting in smaller roles.
2026B▲$8M+$2M
Working Character Actor
Continues to find work; reputation somewhat recovered.
Last updated: February 21, 2026