Scarlett Johansson on Gynaika magazine [Greece] February 2012. Scarlett Johansson is an American actress and singer. Scarlett made her debut in the 1994 film North and was later selected for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for her performance in 1996′s Manny & Lo. Scarlett Johansson rose to attention with her projects in 1998′s The Horse Whisperer and 2001′s Ghost World