She has recently completed starring roles in two soon-to-be-released films: Brian Robbins’ "The Perfect Score" (with Erika Christensen) and Peter Webber’s "Girl with a Pearl Earring" (as Griet, the subject of the famed titular Vermeer painting, opposite Colin Firth as Vermeer).
A native New Yorker, Scarlett Johansson made her professional acting debut at age eight in the off-Broadway production of "Sophistry" at New York’s Playwrights Horizons.
Her breakthrough film role, as Manny in Lisa Krueger’s critically acclaimed "Manny & Lo," earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Female Lead.
Ms. Johansson’s additional film credits include Rob Reiner’s "North," Arne Glimcher’s "Just Cause" (as Sean Connery’s daughter), Eric Schaeffer’s "If Lucy Fell," Raja Gosnell’s "Home Alone 3," Eva Gardos’ autobiographical "An American Rhapsody," Joel and Ethan Coen’s "The Man Who Wasn’t There" (opposite Billy Bob Thornton), and Ellory Elkayem’s "Eight Legged Freaks."
QUICK FACTS:
-Has a twin brother
-Aspires to direct as well as act
-Listed as 'Introducing' in the credits of "The Horse Whisperer" even though it was her sixth movie
Biography courtesy of Focus Features in support of Scarlett Johansson's role in "Lost in Translation," with the exception of the 'Quick Facts' section.
