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Scarlett Johansson
Playing Black Widow in the Marvel films.
Lost in Translation · Marriage Story
- Born
- 22 November 1984
- Birthplace
- New York City, USA
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Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson is an American actor known for playing Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, in the Marvel films. Her other screen work includes Lost in Translation and Marriage Story.
Early life
New York beginnings
Grew up in Manhattan and pursued performing from childhood.
Training while working
Studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and Professional Children’s School.
Career
- 1994
Child actor
Made her film debut in North.
- 2003
Leading dramatic roles
Established herself beyond child roles with acclaimed film performances.
- 2010
Stage and franchise work
Made her Broadway debut and began playing Black Widow.
- 2025
Feature directing
Premiered her first feature as director, Eleanor the Great, at Cannes.
Selected work
Lost in Translation
Actor · Charlotte, an American visitor in Tokyo.
The Avengers
Actor · Natasha Romanoff joins the superhero ensemble.
Marriage Story
Actor · Nicole, a performer navigating a divorce.
Eleanor the Great
Director · A story of grief, friendship, and an invented identity.
Beyond work
Family
Married comedian Colin Jost in 2020. She has two children.
Music
Released the album Anywhere I Lay My Head and recorded Break Up with Pete Yorn.
Sources & photo credit
Biographical reference ↗Directorial debut ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
