Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson is the widely popular actress who has seen a rise in popularity over the years. She's appeared in several popular films including The Avengers film series and spin-off films. Along with other popular films like Lost in Translation, Hitchcock, The Nanny Diaries, and even Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

In the Beginning

Scarlett was born on November 22, 1984 in New York City. She comes from a line of creative artists too. Her grandfather was Danish, and worked as a director and screenwriter. Her mother worked as a producer too. As if that wasn't enough to show Scarlett had it in her blood to pursue an acting career. She even took an interest in the art of acting from an early age too. When Scarlett was only either years old. She made her first appearance as an actor on the off Broadway product called Sophistry. After the production she continued to seek out other roles to play. Eventually even going to study at Manhattan's Professional Children's School (PCS). It's a private educational institutions that's well known for producing famous actors like Sarah Michelle Gellar, Carrie Fisher, and Rita Moreno. One her passions early one was musical theater, and she pursued it while attending PCS. While she was still in school she continued to pursue acting roles. She got her first film debut in 1994 with the film North. She got her first leading role in the film Manny & Lo. She didn't receive real critical attention though until she appeared in the film The Horse Whisperer in 1998. As she continued to build up her acting career. She eventually graduated from PCS in 2002.

Most Known For

Scarlett Johansson is well known for some of her most recent work. Specifically, for her portrayal of the character “Natasha Romanoff” better known as the “Black Widow” from The Avengers movie franchise. She appeared in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Avengers, and The Avengers: Age of Ultron in 2015. During the filming of the latest Avenger movie, she was also pregnant.

Where Are They Now

Scarlett has continued to be an amazing actor. After The Avengers movie franchise has been a box office hit. Many fans have come to associate her with her portrayal of Black Widow. There are future Avengers movies set to come to the big screen, and if it turns out well. Scarlett could be coming back as the Black Widow for a fourth time.    

Career Accomplishments

Scarlett has won critical acclaim ever since she was thirteen years old. A couple of her successes include Lost in Translation, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Hitchcock, and even Girl with a Pearl Earring. She was even nominated for four Golden Globes due to her amazing acting talent.