Scarlett Johansson - Actor Profile

Scarlett Johansson

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 22, 1984
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Ingrid Johansson (born November 22, 1984) is an American actress. The world's highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019, she has featured multiple times on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list. Her films have grossed over $14.3 billion worldwide, making Johansson the ninth-highest-grossing box office star of all time. She has received various accolades, including a Tony Award and a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards. Johansson aspired to be an actress from an early age and first appeared on stage in an Off-Broadway play as a child actor. She made her film debut in the fantasy comedy North (1994), and gained early recognition for her roles in Manny & Lo (1996), The Horse Whisperer (1998), and Ghost World (2001). Johansson shifted to adult roles in 2003 with her performances in Lost in Translation, which won her a BAFTA Award for Best Actress, and Girl with a Pearl Earring. She was nominated for Golden Globe Awards for these films, and for playing a troubled teenager in the drama A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004) and a seductress in psychological thriller Match Point (2005). The latter was her first collaboration with Woody Allen, who later directed her in Scoop (2006) and Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008). Johansson's other works of this period include The Prestige (2006) and the albums Anywhere I Lay My Head (2008) and Break Up (2009), both of which charted on the Billboard 200. In 2010, Johansson debuted on Broadway in a revival of A View from the Bridge, which won her a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress, and began portraying Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Iron Man 2. She reprised the role in eight films, most recently in her solo feature Black Widow (2021), gaining global recognition for her performances. During this period, Johansson starred in the science fiction films Her (2013), Under the Skin (2013) and Lucy (2014). She received two simultaneous Academy Award nominations—Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress—for the respective roles of an actress going through a divorce in the drama Marriage Story (2019) and a single mother in Nazi Germany in the satire Jojo Rabbit (2019). Labeled a sex symbol, Johansson has been referred to as one of the world's most attractive women by various media outlets. She is a prominent brand endorser and supports several charitable causes. Divorced from actor Ryan Reynolds and businessman Romain Dauriac, Johansson has been married to comedian Colin Jost since 2020. She has two children, one with Dauriac and another with Jost.

Scarlett Johansson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Scarlett Johansson reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Scarlett Johansson's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Scarlett Johansson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Escape from the World's Most Dangerous Place, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Scarlett Johansson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Scarlett Johansson's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Scarlett Johansson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 My Mother's Wedding Katherine Hit Similar →
2025 Jurassic World Rebirth: The Making of a New Era Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 Sing: Thriller Ash (voice) Hit Similar →
2024 Transformers One Elita-1 (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2024 Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2022 Penglai Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2022 Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2021 Sing 2 Ash (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Come Home Ash (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Black Widow Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow Hit Similar →
2020 VOMO: Vote or Miss Out Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King Self - Actress, "Avengers: Endgame" Super Hit Similar →
2020 The Making of "Marriage Story" Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Jojo Rabbit Rosie Super Hit Similar →
2019 Marriage Story Nicole Barber Super Hit Similar →
2019 Marriage Story: From the Pages to the Performances Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Avengers: Endgame Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow Super Hit Similar →
2018 Avengers: Infinity War Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow Super Hit Similar →
2018 Isle of Dogs Nutmeg (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2016 Sing Ash (voice) Hit Similar →
2016 Captain America: Civil War Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow Hit Similar →
2016 The Jungle Book Kaa (voice) Hit Similar →
2016 Floyd Norman: An Animated Life Herself Hit Similar →
2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow Hit Similar →
2014 Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop! Self Hit Similar →
2014 Deep Down Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2014 Chef Molly Hit Similar →
2014 Captain America: The Winter Soldier Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow Super Hit Similar →
2014 Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe Self Hit Similar →
2013 Her Samantha (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Avengers: A Visual Journey Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Escape from the World's Most Dangerous Place Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Avengers Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow Super Hit Similar →
2012 Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2011 Woody Allen: A Documentary Self Hit Similar →
2011 Bert Stern - Original Madman - Super Hit Similar →
2010 Iron Man 2 Natalie Rushman / Natasha Romanoff Hit Similar →
2009 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Amy Poehler Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2008 Vicky Cristina Barcelona Cristina Hit Similar →
2007 The Director's Notebook: The Cinematic Sleight of Hand of Christopher Nolan Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Bob Dylan: When the Deal Goes Down - Super Hit Similar →
2006 The Prestige Olivia Wenscombe Super Hit Similar →
2005 Match Point Nola Rice Hit Similar →
2004 The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Mindy (voice) Hit Similar →
2004 Lost on Location: Behind the Scenes of 'Lost in Translation' Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Lost in Translation Charlotte Hit Similar →
2002 Drive-Thru Records: Vol. 1 Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 The Man Who Wasn't There Birdy Abundas Super Hit Similar →
2001 Ghost World Rebecca Hit Similar →
1998 The Horse Whisperer Grace MacLean Hit Similar →

Scarlett Johansson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Scarlett Johansson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Scarlett Johansson is "Escape from the World's Most Dangerous Place" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Scarlett Johansson acted in?

Scarlett Johansson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Scarlett Johansson?

Other notable films include "Penglai", "VOMO: Vote or Miss Out", and "The Making of "Marriage Story"".

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