Scarlett Ingrid Johansson is an American actress and singer, renowned for her versatile acting range and significant contributions to various film genres. Born on November 22, 1984, in New York City, she has become one of the highest-grossing box office stars of all time, earning numerous accolades including a Tony Award, a British Academy Film Award, and nominations for Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards.
Birth
November 22, 1984
Scarlett Ingrid Johansson was born in New York City to parents Melanie Sloan and Karsten Johansson. Her mother, from a Jewish family, was her former manager, and her father is an architect from Copenhagen.
Early Acting Career
Age 7
Johansson began auditioning for commercials and soon enrolled at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and later attended the Professional Children’s School in Manhattan to further hone her craft.
Off-Broadway Debut
Age 8
She appeared alongside Ethan Hawke in the Off-Broadway production of 'Sophistry' at New York’s Playwrights Horizons, marking her first professional acting gig.
Film Debut
1994
Johansson made her film debut in the fantasy comedy 'North,' which led to minor roles before scoring her first lead role as Amanda in the film 'Manny & Lo' in 1996.
Breakthrough Roles
2003
Her shift to adult roles came with 'Lost in Translation,' for which she won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress, and 'Girl with a Pearl Earring,' where she played a 17th-century servant.
Collaboration with Woody Allen
2005
Johansson starred in 'Match Point,' her first collaboration with Woody Allen, which marked the beginning of a fruitful partnership that included 'Scoop' (2006) and 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' (2008).
Superhero Films
2010s
She became a central figure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starring as Black Widow in 'The Avengers' (2012), 'Captain America: Civil War' (2016), 'Avengers: Infinity War' (2018), and 'Avengers: Endgame' (2019).
Critical Acclaim
2019
Johansson received positive reviews for her role in 'Marriage Story' (2019), playing an actress going through a divorce, and appeared in Taika Waititi's 'Jojo Rabbit' (2019).
Solo Film
2020
Her character, Natasha Romanoff, was finally given a stand-alone film with 'Black Widow' (2020), marking a significant milestone in her career.
Global Recognition
2021
Time magazine named her one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, solidifying her status as a global icon in the entertainment industry.
