Cary Elwes

Best known as a Supporting Actor based on credits in that role in 31 films, with $2,470,015,333 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #638)
Best-known acting roles: Denlinger (Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One), Various Roles (Disney’s A Christmas Carol), Dr. Jonas Miller (Twister), Jerry (Liar Liar), Dr. Metzner (No Strings Attached)
Best-known technical roles: Elvis & Nixon (Screenwriter), Elvis & Nixon (Producer)
Most productive collaborators: Jim Carrey, Robert Zemeckis, Gary Oldman, Helen Hunt, Kathleen Kennedy
Born: October 26, 1962 (61 years old)
                                    

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Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorSupporting31$1,158,817,701$1,311,197,632$2,470,015,333
Leading9$87,123,555$48,100,520$135,224,075
Lead Ensemble Member6$18,374,711$23,382,526$41,757,237
(Unclassified)14$286,506,692$265,905,836$552,412,528
In Technical RolesProducer1$1,055,284$711,419$1,766,703
Screenwriter1$1,055,284$711,419$1,766,703

Career Trend

This graph shows Cary Elwes’s score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. The Star Score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies (based on box office) in the current year and two preceding years. For appearing in the number one movie in a year a star gets 100 points, the number two movie 99 points and so on..

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


Theater counts: Creed III punches its way into 4,007 theaters

March 2nd, 2023

Creed III

The third installment of the Creed franchise, and ninth overall film in the Rocky film series, Creed III enters the fray this week as the widest release, and the only film showing in over 4,000 locations. 4,007 of them, to be precise. The sports drama, starring Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed, is also Jordan’s directorial debut. The opening count is a Rocky franchise record.

Also opening in wide release is the action-comedy Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre. Starting out in 2,168 locations, the movie features an all-star ensemble cast including Jason Statham, Hugh Grant, Aubrey Plaza, Cary Elwes, Josh Hartnett and Bugzy Malone. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the movie follows super spy Orson Fortune (played by Statham) and his team of top operatives as they recruit Hollywood’s biggest movie star to help them on an undercover mission to stop a billionaire arms broker (played by Grant) from selling a deadly new weapons technology that threatens to disrupt the world order. More...

Theater counts: Quantumania repeats as widest release and two newcomers arrive

February 23rd, 2023

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

It’s likely no big surprise to see last week’s juggernaut release retain its spot as the widest release this week. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania debuted in 4,345 locations and went on to collect an impressive $106 million in its opening weekend and currently enjoys a six-day domestic total of $131.33 million. The latest Marvel feature retains its opening theater count, once again making it the only film currently playing in over 4,000 movie houses. More...

Featured Blu-ray Review: Studio Ghibli Double-Feature: The Cat Returns and Spirited Away

June 16th, 2015

The Cat Returns

This week we have two Studio Ghibli films making their Blu-ray debuts. The first, Spirited Away, is one of their best-known movies. The other, The Cat Returns, is not. Fans of the studio will obviously want to pick up both of these Blu-rays, but will they have appeal beyond the hardcore fans? More...

Featured TV on DVD Review: Leverage: Season Five

September 15th, 2013

Leverage's ended its run after five years, so it is a bittersweet time for fans. Sure, they get to complete their DVD collection of the show, but they also know there will be no more episodes in the future. Did the show at least go out on a high note? Do we get a satisfactory ending? Or does it just sort of fade away? More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for July 30th, 2013

July 29th, 2013

It's a good thing I didn't get Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season Four on Blu-ray reviewed last week. I was tempted, because there were so few new releases worth considering for Pick of the Week; however, there are even fewer contenders for Pick of the Week this week. Both Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season Four and Redemption are worth picking up, but the former is better value and it is the Pick of the Week. The only other real contender is Cloudburst on DVD, which is the winner of this week's Puck of the Week, for best new Canadian release. Samurai Pizza Cats: The Complete Series is also worth picking up, but I would wait till the price drops. More...

Featured Blu-ray Review: The Princess Bride

October 25th, 2012

The 25th Anniversary Edition of The Princess Bride came out on Blu-ray at the beginning of the month, and since then three more versions have been released. I'm joking, but I do have a point. This film has been released on the home market more times than I can remember. It's not even the first time it has been released on Blu-ray. So is this edition worth picking up if you didn't grab it the first time? Is it worth the upgrade? More...

Featured Blu-ray Review: Ella Enchanted

October 13th, 2012

Anne Hathaway played a princess in each of her first three wide releases; however, only Ella Enchanted was a proper fairytale. It also didn't do as well as the other two films did. Granted, live action kids movies, especially those aimed at girls, tend to struggle at the box office. Is this one of the better films in the genre? Should it have performed better? And will fans of the movie want to upgrade to the Blu-ray? More...

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Release
Date
TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Apr 19, 2024The Ministry of Ungent… $8,913,698$8,913,698
Dec 15, 2023Rebel Moon — Part One:…
Jul 12, 2023Mission: Impossible De… Denlinger $172,640,980$394,003,163$566,644,143
May 12, 2023Blackberry $2,418,546$380,201$2,798,747
Apr 14, 2023Sweetwater Ned Irish $541,633$541,633
Mar 3, 2023Operation Fortune: Rus… Nathan Jasmine $6,496,125$21,339,690$27,835,815
Nov 11, 2022Resistance: 1942
Mar 10, 2022The Hyperions Professor Ruckus …
Nov 26, 2021A Castle for Christmas Myles
Sep 17, 2021Best Sellers Halpren Nolan $15,243$351,089$366,332
Apr 2, 2021The Unholy Bishop Gyles $15,532,137$15,259,887$30,792,024
Dec 13, 2019Black Christmas Professor Gelson $10,429,730$8,096,357$18,526,087
Jun 18, 2019Ghost Light
Aug 17, 2018Billionaire Boys Club Andy Warhol $618$2,689,536$2,690,154
Jan 6, 2017Lost & Found John Broman $5,000$5,000
Dec 9, 2016Sugar Mountain Jim Huxley
May 6, 2016Being Charlie David $30,400$2,564$32,964
Mar 29, 2016A Bit of Bad Luck Brooks Caldwell $18,089$18,089
Aug 14, 2015Teen Lust John
Feb 10, 2015A Mouse Tale
Nov 21, 2014Reach Me Kersey
Aug 1, 2014Behaving Badly Joseph Stevens $39,952$39,952
Sep 20, 2013The Citizen Earl Miller $24,296$24,471$48,767
Jun 25, 2013Hansel & Gretel Get Baked
Apr 5, 2013The Story of Luke Paul
Dec 7, 2012Delhi Safari Sultan $2,042,836$2,042,836
Dec 7, 2012Flying Lessons
Sep 7, 2012Na pude Sir Handsome $64,918$64,918
Aug 29, 2012The Oogieloves in the … Bobby Wobbly $1,065,907$1,065,907
Dec 9, 2011New Year’s Eve Stan's Doctor $54,544,638$92,305,635$146,850,273
Jan 21, 2011No Strings Attached Dr. Metzner $70,662,220$78,565,858$149,228,078
Oct 29, 2010Saw 3D Dr. Gordon $45,710,178$88,025,106$133,735,284
Oct 8, 2010As Good as Dead Ethan Belfrage $2,093$2,093
Nov 6, 2009Disney’s A Christmas C… Various Roles $137,855,863$177,853,834$315,709,697
Nov 7, 2008The Alphabet Killer Kenneth Shine $29,784$60,002$89,786
May 11, 2007Georgia Rule Arnold $18,882,880$1,936,721$20,819,601
Jul 18, 2006Edison Force Reigert
Feb 10, 2006Pucked Norman
Oct 29, 2004Saw Dr. Gordon $55,968,727$47,911,300$103,880,027
Apr 9, 2004Ella Enchanted Prince Regent Edgar $22,913,677$1,286,641$24,200,318
Apr 12, 2002The Cat's Meow Thomas Ince $3,176,936$3,176,936
Dec 29, 2000Shadow of the Vampire Fritz Wagner $8,279,017$8,279,017
Dec 8, 1999Cradle Will Rock John Houseman $2,899,970$2,899,970
May 15, 1998Quest for Camelot Garrett $22,772,500$15,400,000$38,172,500
Oct 3, 1997Kiss the Girls Nick Ruskin $60,527,873$60,527,873
Mar 21, 1997Liar Liar Jerry $181,410,615$121,300,000$302,710,615
May 10, 1996Twister Dr. Jonas Miller $241,688,385$254,011,615$495,700,000
Dec 25, 1994The Jungle Book Captain William B… $44,342,956$9,165,400$53,508,356
Mar 4, 1994The Chase Steve Horsegroovy $7,836,488$7,836,488
Jul 28, 1993Robin Hood: Men in Tights Robin Hood $35,699,287$560$35,699,847
Apr 2, 1993The Crush Nick Eliot $13,609,396$13,609,396
Nov 13, 1992Bram Stoker's Dracula Lord Arthur Holmwood $82,522,790$133,339,876$215,862,666
Jul 31, 1991Hot Shots! Keny Gregory $68,267,322$108,000,000$176,267,322
Jun 27, 1990Days of Thunder Russ Wheeler $82,670,733$75,000,000$157,670,733
Dec 13, 1989Glory Major Cabot Forbes $26,828,365$26,828,365
Sep 25, 1987The Princess Bride Westley $30,857,000$189,220$31,046,220
Feb 7, 1986Lady Jane Guilford Dudley $277,646$277,646
Aug 16, 1985The Bride Capt. Josef Schoden $3,600,000$3,600,000
Aug 24, 1984Oxford Blues Lionel $8,793,000$8,793,000
Jun 29, 1984Another Country James Harcourt
 
Averages $36,924,349$56,847,811$71,097,982
Totals 60 $1,550,822,659$1,648,586,514$3,199,409,173


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
Apr 19, 2024The Ministry of Ungent… $8,913,6982,845$8,913,698$8,913,698100.0%
Mar 3, 2023Operation Fortune: Rus… $3,140,2142,168$6,496,125$27,835,81523.3%
Nov 11, 2022Resistance: 1942
Mar 10, 2022The Hyperions
Nov 26, 2021A Castle for Christmas
Jun 18, 2019Ghost Light
Dec 9, 2016Sugar Mountain
Mar 29, 2016A Bit of Bad Luck $2,4806$18,089$18,089100.0%
Dec 7, 2012Delhi Safari $2,042,836
Sep 7, 2012Na pude $19,91327$64,918$64,918100.0%
Oct 8, 2010As Good as Dead $1,4941$2,093$2,093100.0%
Oct 29, 2004Saw $18,276,4682,467$55,968,727$103,880,02753.9%
Dec 8, 1999Cradle Will Rock $93,998498$2,899,970$2,899,970100.0%
Sep 25, 1987The Princess Bride $206,243788$30,857,000$31,046,22099.4%
Feb 7, 1986Lady Jane $55,96414$277,646$277,646100.0%
 
Averages $3,412,275979$11,722,030$17,698,13186.3%
Totals 15 $105,498,266$176,981,312


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
Dec 15, 2023Rebel Moon — Part One:…
Jul 12, 2023Mission: Impossible De… $54,688,3474,327$172,640,980$566,644,14330.5%
May 12, 2023Blackberry $740,000625$2,418,546$2,798,74786.4%
Apr 14, 2023Sweetwater $351,0101,204$541,633$541,633100.0%
Sep 17, 2021Best Sellers 15$15,243$366,3324.2%
Apr 2, 2021The Unholy $3,153,4562,057$15,532,137$30,792,02450.4%
Dec 13, 2019Black Christmas $4,240,2452,625$10,429,730$18,526,08756.3%
Aug 17, 2018Billionaire Boys Club $61810$618$2,690,1540.0%
Jan 6, 2017Lost & Found $5,000
May 6, 2016Being Charlie $11,87214$30,400$32,96492.2%
Aug 14, 2015Teen Lust
Nov 21, 2014Reach Me
Aug 1, 2014Behaving Badly $39,952
Sep 20, 2013The Citizen $3686$24,296$48,76749.8%
Apr 5, 2013The Story of Luke
Dec 7, 2012Flying Lessons
Aug 29, 2012The Oogieloves in the … $443,9012,160$1,065,907$1,065,907100.0%
Dec 9, 2011New Year’s Eve $13,019,1803,505$54,544,638$146,850,27337.1%
Jan 21, 2011No Strings Attached $19,652,9213,050$70,662,220$149,228,07847.4%
Oct 29, 2010Saw 3D $24,230,1232,808$45,710,178$133,735,28434.2%
Nov 6, 2009Disney’s A Christmas C… $30,051,0753,683$137,855,863$315,709,69743.7%
Nov 7, 2008The Alphabet Killer $11,0002$29,784$89,78633.2%
May 11, 2007Georgia Rule $6,773,8702,531$18,882,880$20,819,60190.7%
Apr 9, 2004Ella Enchanted $6,169,0302,149$22,913,677$24,200,31894.7%
Oct 3, 1997Kiss the Girls $13,215,1672,406$60,527,873$60,527,873100.0%
Mar 21, 1997Liar Liar $31,423,0252,909$181,410,615$302,710,61559.9%
May 10, 1996Twister $41,059,4052,808$241,688,385$495,700,00048.8%
Jun 27, 1990Days of Thunder $15,490,4452,307$82,670,733$157,670,73352.4%
Dec 13, 1989Glory $63,661811$26,828,365$26,828,365100.0%
Aug 16, 1985The Bride $1,763,277980$3,600,000$3,600,000100.0%
Aug 24, 1984Oxford Blues $2,486,4181,075$8,793,000$8,793,000100.0%
 
Averages $11,697,3221,836$48,284,071$95,000,59063.0%
Totals 31 $1,158,817,701$2,470,015,333

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,504 $105,498,266
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 481 $1,158,817,701
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 492 $1,412,901,878
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 543 $895,644,702
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,730 $230,785,618
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 584 $1,550,822,659
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,935 $71,483,046
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 801-900) 813 $1,311,197,632
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 701-800) 762 $1,470,732,680
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 981 $718,458,044
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,298 $486,308,798
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 801-900) 836 $1,648,586,514
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,716 $176,981,312
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 638 $2,470,015,333
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 612 $2,883,634,558
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 701-800) 721 $1,614,102,746
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,014 $717,094,416
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 672 $3,199,409,173
Highest Grossing Stars of 1987 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 154 63
Highest Grossing Stars of 1988 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 145 63
Highest Grossing Stars of 1989 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 148 63
Highest Grossing Stars of 2004 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 276 44
Highest Grossing Stars of 2005 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 280 44
Highest Grossing Stars of 2006 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 250 44
Highest Grossing Stars of 2004 at the International Box Office (Rank 201-300) 234 49
Highest Grossing Stars of 2005 at the International Box Office (Rank 201-300) 230 49
Highest Grossing Stars of 2006 at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) 197 49
Highest Grossing Stars of 2004 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 242 49
Highest Grossing Stars of 2005 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 244 49
Highest Grossing Stars of 2006 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 213 49
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,168 $65,449,922
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 801-900) 843 $30,857,000
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 801-900) 811 $277,646
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Factual Book/Article Movies (Rank 201-300) 258 $8,913,698
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,154 $71,293,826
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,562 $189,220
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,190 $136,743,748
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,061 $31,046,220
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,056 $277,646
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Factual Book/Article Movies (Rank 301-400) 313 $8,913,698
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,149 $105,433,348
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Stop-Motion Animation Movies 61 $64,918
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,461 $71,483,046
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,301 $176,916,394
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Stop-Motion Animation Movies 63 $64,918
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,090 $62,485,034
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 941 $64,918
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,519 $277,646
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 401-500) 432 $30,857,000
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Dramatization Movies (Rank 401-500) 490 $11,813,668
Top International Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 931 $69,250,990
Top International Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 907 $2,042,836
Top International Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 801-900) 821 $189,220
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 992 $131,736,024
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 1,000 $2,107,754
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,846 $277,646
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 601-700) 608 $31,046,220
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Dramatization Movies (Rank 601-700) 667 $11,813,668
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,035 $30,921,918
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 801-900) 815 $15,409,823
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,699 $18,089
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,533 $3,177,616
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,466 $2,093
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Horror Movies (Rank 101-200) 200 $55,968,727
Top International Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,366 $2,232,056
Top International Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 904 $21,339,690
Top International Leading Stars for Horror Movies (Rank 201-300) 218 $47,911,300
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,213 $33,153,974
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 911 $36,749,513
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,101 $18,089
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,152 $3,177,616
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,892 $2,093
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Horror Movies (Rank 201-300) 203 $103,880,027
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,521 $277,646
Top Domestic Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 701-800) 701 $74,280,613
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,104 $30,921,918
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,082 $18,089
Top International Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 601-700) 663 $69,250,990
Top International Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,348 $2,232,056
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,684 $277,646
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 601-700) 681 $143,531,603
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,209 $33,153,974
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,899 $18,089
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 801-900) 866 $2,899,970
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 801-900) 865 $277,646
Top Domestic Leading Stars for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 501-600) 557 $30,857,000
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Lionsgate Movies (Rank 101-200) 117 $71,378,550
Top International Leading Stars for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 601-700) 631 $189,220
Top International Leading Stars for Lionsgate Movies (Rank 101-200) 148 $69,250,990
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 801-900) 872 $2,899,970
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 801-900) 868 $277,646
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for 20th Century Fox Movies (Rank 601-700) 613 $31,046,220
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Lionsgate Movies (Rank 101-200) 131 $140,629,540

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Release
Date
TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Apr 22, 2016Elvis & Nixon Screenwriter
Producer
$1,055,284$711,419$1,766,703
 
Averages $1,055,284$711,419$1,766,703
Totals 1 $1,055,284$711,419$1,766,703