Is Alan Cumming A-List?
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No — Alan Cumming is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1991C$0.1M
Accidental Death Success
Cumming gains recognition in London's West End.
1998B▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Cabaret on Broadway
Cumming stars in *Cabaret* on Broadway, winning a Tony Award.
2001B$1M+$0.5M
The Anniversary Party
Stars in *The Anniversary Party*, which he co-wrote and co-directed.
2010B$2M+$1M
The Good Wife Role
Cumming joins the cast of *The Good Wife*, gaining wider television recognition.
2018B$3M+$1M
Instinct Series
Cumming stars in the CBS series *Instinct*.
2026B$5M+$2M
Versatile Performer Remains
Cumming continues to work in film, television, and theater, maintaining his versatility.
Last updated: February 25, 2026