Scarlett Johansson Short biography
Scarlett Johansson was born in Manhattan, New York City, on November 22, 1984. Her mother, Melanie Sloan, is a producer and actress, and her father, Karsten Johansson, is a Danish-born architect. Johansson has two older siblings, Vanessa and Adrian, and a twin brother, Hunter.
Johansson began acting at a young age. She made her professional debut at eight in the off-Broadway play Sophistry. In 1994, she made her film debut in the comedy North. Johansson had her breakthrough performance in the 1996 film Manny & Lo, for which she won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female.
Johansson has since starred in a wide variety of films, including Lost in Translation (2003), Match Point (2005), Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008), Her (2013), Marriage Story (2019), and Black Widow (2021). She has also appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Iron Man 2 (2010), The Avengers (2012), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Black Widow (2021).
Johansson is one of the most successful and versatile actresses of her generation. She has been praised for her acting skills, beauty, and intelligence. She is also a successful businesswoman with her own production company and endorsement deals with major brands.
