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Scarlett Ingrid Johansson was born on November 22, 1984 in Manhattan, New York City, New York. Her mother, Melanie Sloan is from a Jewish family from the Bronx and her father, Karsten Johansson is a Danish-born architect from Copenhagen. She has a sister, Vanessa Johansson, who is also an actress, a brother, Adrian, a twin brother, Hunter Johansson, born three minutes after her, and a paternal half-brother, Christian. Her grandfather was writer Ejner Johansson.
Johansson began acting during childhood, after her mother started taking her to auditions. She made her professional acting debut at the age of eight in the off-Broadway production of "Sophistry" with Ethan Hawke, at New York's Playwrights Horizons. She would audition for commercials but took rejection so hard her mother began limiting her to film tryouts. She made her film debut at the age of nine, as John Ritter's character's daughter in the fantasy comedy North (1994). Following minor roles in Just Cause (1995), as the daughter of Sean Connery and Kate Capshaw's character, and If Lucy Fell (1996), she played the role of Amanda in Manny & Lo (1996). Her performance in Manny & Lo garnered a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Female, and positive reviews, one noting, "[the film] grows on you, largely because of the charm of ... Scarlett Johansson", while San Francisco Chronicle critic Mick LaSalle commentated on her "peaceful aura", and wrote, "If she can get through puberty with that aura undisturbed, she could become an important actress."
After appearing in minor roles in Fall (1997) and Home Alone 3 (1997), Johansson garnered widely spread attention for her performance in The Horse Whisperer (1998), directed by Robert Redford, where she played Grace MacLean, a teenager traumatized by a riding accident. She received a nomination for the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actress for the film. In 1999, she appeared in My Brother the Pig (1999) and in the music video for Mandy Moore's single, "Candy". Although the film was not a box office success, she received praise for her breakout role in Ghost World (2001), credited with "sensitivity and talent [that] belie her age". She was also featured in the Coen Brothers' dark drama The Man Who Wasn't There (2001), opposite Billy Bob Thornton and Frances McDormand. She appeared in the horror comedy Eight Legged Freaks (2002) with David Arquette and Kari Wuhrer.
In 2003, she was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards, one for drama (Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)) and one for comedy (Lost in Translation (2003)), her breakout role, starring opposite Bill Murray, and receiving rave reviews and a Best Actress Award at the Venice Film Festival. Her film roles include the critically acclaimed Weitz brothers' film In Good Company (2004), as well as starring opposite John Travolta in A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004), which garnered her a third Golden Globe Award nomination.
She dropped out of Mission: Impossible III (2006) due to scheduling conflicts. Her next film role was in The Island (2005) alongside Ewan McGregor which earned weak reviews from U.S. critics. After this, she appeared in Woody Allen's Match Point (2005) and was nominated again for a Golden Globe Award. In May 2008, she released her album "Anywhere I Lay My Head", a collection of Tom Waits covers featuring one original song. Also that year, she starred in Frank Miller's The Spirit (2008), the Woody Allen film Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008), and played Mary Boleyn opposite Natalie Portman in The Other Boleyn Girl (2008).
Since then, she has appeared as part of an ensemble cast in the romantic comedy He's Just Not That Into You (2009), the action superhero film Iron Man 2 (2010), the comedy-drama We Bought a Zoo (2011) and starred as the original scream queen, Janet Leigh, in Hitchcock (2012). She then played her character, Black Widow, in the blockbuster action films The Avengers (2012), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019) and Black Widow (2021), and also headlined the sci-fi action thriller Lucy (2014), a box office success. With more than a decade of work already under her belt, Scarlett has proven to be one of Hollywood's most talented young actresses. Her other starring roles are in the sci-fi action thriller Ghost in the Shell (2017) and the dark comedy Rough Night (2017).
Scarlett and Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds were engaged in May 2008 and married in September of that year. In 2010, the couple announced their separation, and subsequently divorced a year later. In 2013, she became engaged to French journalist Romain Dauriac, the couple married a year later. In January 2017, the couple announced their separation, and subsequently divorced in March of that year. They have a daughter, Rose Dorothy Dauriac (born 2014). The couple divorced in September 2017.
She married Colin Jost in October 2020. They have one child, a son.Natasha Romanova- Actress
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Florence Pugh is an English actress. She is known for Midsommar (2019), Little Women (2019), her MCU debut Black Widow (2021), and Fighting with My Family (2019).
Pugh made her film debut in The Falling (2014). She also appears in Lady Macbeth (2016), Outlaw King (2018), Malevolent (2018), and the AMC Mini-Series The Little Drummer Girl (2018).
In 2018, she was nominated for a BAFTA EE Rising Star Award. In 2020, she was nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Amy March in Little Women.Yelena Belova- Actor
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- Sound Department
Jeremy Lee Renner was born in Modesto, California, the son of Valerie (Tague) and Lee Renner, who managed a bowling alley. After a tumultuous yet happy childhood with his four younger siblings, Renner graduated from Beyer High School and attended Modesto Junior College. He explored several areas of study, including computer science, criminology, and psychology, before the theater department, with its freedom of emotional expression, drew him in.
However, Renner recognized the potential in acting as much through the local police academy as through drama classes. During his second year at Modesto Junior College, Renner role-played a domestic disturbance perpetrator as part of a police-training exercise for an easy $50. Deciding to shift his focus away from schoolwork, Renner left college and moved to San Francisco to study at the American Conservatory Theater. From there he moved to Hawaii and, in 1993, to Los Angeles.
In Los Angeles, Renner devoted himself to theater, most notably starring in and co-directing the critically acclaimed "Search and Destroy." He pursued other projects during this time as well, landing his first film role in 1995's National Lampoon's Senior Trip (1995). After several commercials and supporting roles in television movies and series, Renner captured the attention of critics with his gripping, complex portrayal of the infamous serial killer in the 2002 film Dahmer (2002). Renner's performance, which earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination, is especially remarkable for painting a humane and sympathetic, yet deeply disturbing, portrait of the title character.
In 2003, Renner took a break from small indie films to work on his first commercially successful movie, S.W.A.T. (2003), with Colin Farrell. In 2005, he played the leading role in Neo Ned (2005) as an institutionalized white supremacist in love with a black girl, winning the Palm Beach International Film Festival's best actor award. Renner's pivotal supporting roles in 2005's 12 and Holding (2005) and North Country (2005) earned him accolades from critics, and his 2007 turn in Take (2007) garnered him the best actor award at California's Independent Film Festival. Also in 2007, Renner played a leading role in the horror film 28 Weeks Later (2007) as well as a supporting role in the underrated Western epic The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007), with Casey Affleck, Brad Pitt, and Sam Rockwell.
Renner's depiction of Jeffrey Dahmer in 2002 caught the attention of director Kathryn Bigelow, and, in 2008, she cast him in his most famous role as Sergeant First Class William James in The Hurt Locker (2008). Renner's performance as a single-minded bomb specialist scored him an Academy Award nomination for best actor. He also earned best actor nominations from the Independent Spirit Awards, the Screen Actors Guild, and the BAFTA Awards, as well as wins in this category from several film critics groups.
In 2009, Renner starred in the short-lived TV series, The Unusuals (2009), and in 2010 he played the chilling but loyal criminal Jem in Ben Affleck bank-heist thriller The Town (2010). In the fall of 2010, Renner began filming Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011). He has also since starred in The Avengers (2012), American Hustle (2013), and Kill the Messenger (2014).
Renner's strengths as an actor derive not only from his expressive eyes but also from his ability to thoroughly embody the characters he portrays. His visceral depiction of these individuals captivates audiences and empowers him to steal scenes in many of his films, even when playing a minor role. Renner gravitates toward flawed, complicated, three-dimensional characters that allow him to explore new territory within himself.
In addition to his work as an actor, Renner continues to cultivate his lifelong love of music. A singer, songwriter, and musician, he performed with the band Sons of Ben early in his career. Scenes in Love Comes to the Executioner (2006), North Country (2005), and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) briefly showcase Renner's singing talents.
Despite traveling the world for film roles and, recently, as a United Nations Goodwill Peace Ambassador to raise awareness for mine-clearing efforts in Afghanistan, Renner remains close to his roots. In 2010, Modesto Junior College presented him the Distinguished Alumnus award in recognition of his body of work as an actor. He also headlined at a benefit for Modesto's Gallo Center for the Arts in the fall of 2010.
Renner maintains a sense of humility and gratitude, even in the wake of his recent successes and recognition. He keeps himself grounded by renovating and restoring old and rundown iconic Hollywood homes, an enterprise he began back in his early days in Los Angeles. He values loyalty and a sense of both age and history, and enjoys the opportunity to help conserve these qualities in a town that favors the young and the new.Clint Barton a.k.a. Hawkeye- Actor
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David Harbour is an American actor who has performed in film, television, and the theater.
He is known for his role as CIA agent Gregg Beam in Quantum of Solace (2008), Shep Campbell in Revolutionary Road (2008), Van Hauser in End of Watch (2012) and Dexter Tolliver in Suicide Squad (2016). He also plays Chief Jim Hopper on the Netflix original series, Stranger Things (2016).Alexei Shostakov a.k.a. Red Guardian- Actor
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Angus Sampson is an Australian filmmaker and actor. He has starred in the Insidious film series, the critically acclaimed crime drama The Mule (2014), Oscar winner Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) and the Peabody recipient season of Fargo (2015), amongst many others. Sampson was born in Sydney, Australia, and was educated at Trinity Grammar School in Summer Hill and at The Armidale School in northern New South Wales. He graduated from the Award School in 2002Tony Masters a.k.a. Taskmaster- Casting Director
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- Casting Department
Sarah Finn was born on 1 February 1965 in New York City, New York, USA. She is a casting director and producer, known for Crash (2004), Avengers: Endgame (2019) and Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022).casting director- Cinematographer
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- Camera and Electrical Department
Beristain was born in México City, the son of actor Luis Beristain. His interest in filmmaking began with his collaboration in the Mexico's indie film scene. He studied Economy and Sociology and formed part of the first prom of the Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica de México.
After filming some documentaries, founded a small production company before moving to Europe to continue his film education in the Britain's National Film and TV School.
Gabriel's first feature film as a Cinematographer was the Colombian horror film Carne de tu carne (Bloody Flesh), for which he won the Best Cinematography Award at the Bogotá Film Fest in 1983. Beristain's work in Derek Jarman's Caravaggio (1986) was awarded with a Special Silver Bear Award at the Berlin International Film Festival.
In 1991, after filming the K2 movie in the Himalayas, Gabriel moved to L.A., California, and worked in the cult movies Blood In, Blood Out and Dolores Claiborne. In the Unites States had worked in more than 70 productions, such as the latest Black Widow (Marvel Studios), Harold and the Purple Crayon (Sony Pictures) and he is currently filming The Bee Keeper, starred by Jason Statham and directed by David Ayer.
He worked with renown filmmakers such as David Mamet, Derek Jarman, Roland Joffe, Guillermo del Toro, Antoine Fuqua and David Ayer, just to list some of many of them.
Beside of cinema Gabriel had worked also in TV commercials, music videos (as the famous Aerosmith's trilogy: "Crazy", "Crying" and "Amazing") and TV series such as Hawaii Five-0, Exit Strategy, Magic City and McGyver.
Further to that, a special mention to Gabriel's work with the Marvel Studios productions, where he had been one of the regular Directors of Photography, having worked in renowned films and series such as Blade II, Blade Trinity, the Iron Man's trilogy, Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor: Ragnarok, Thor: The Dark World, Hawkeye, Agent Carter, and Black Widow, among others.
As a Director he started filming some episodes of American TV Series such as Hawaii Five-0 and McGyver, the short film The Caddy, starred by Ron Perlman, and the documentary E.L.I., currently in post-production.
With a huge acknowledge of multiple areas in the industry, Gabriel had worked as an Executive Producer in Havana Kyrie, Sergio and Sergei, and the new projects in development with the film production company Factum Films, co-founded and co-directed among his partners: the actress and producer Mariela Garriga, and the renowned Italian entrepreneur Marco Artesani.
Gabriel still lives in Los Angeles, California, is a member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), British Society of Cinematographers (BSC), Mexican Society of Cinematographers (AMC) and the Directors Guild of America (DGA). He is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).cinematographer- Editor
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- Sound Department
Craig Wood is known for Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) and Rango (2011).editor #1- Music Supervisor
- Music Department
- Producer
Dave Jordan is known for Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Iron Man (2008) and The Incredible Hulk (2008).music supervisor- Set Decorator
- Art Department
- Art Director
Rebecca Cohen is known for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), Hacksaw Ridge (2016) and Godzilla vs. Kong (2021).set decorator- Costume Designer
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Make-Up Department
Award winning costume designer Kym Barrett, grew up in a nomadic environment on Christmas Island off the coast of Australia, before moving to Sydney where she would eventually study design at NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art).
Her creations on Romeo & Juliet (1996) garnered great attention. This lead to a collaboration with sibling directors Lana & Andy Wachowski, starting with The Matrix (1999). Barrett's original and now iconic designs catapulted her to fame, with the sleek and sexy costumes from The Matrix Trilogy (2003) being imitated and absorbed into global fashion trends of the day.
Not one to be pigeon holed, Barrett has mastered a vast array of theater, TV and film genres including: action, adventure, animation, circus, comedy, crime, fantasy, horror, mystery, opera, period (1800s - 1980s), romance, science fiction, thriller etc. She recently debuted at the Met in NYC having designed costumes for The Tempest. She was responsible for the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi as well as Cirque du Soliel's 26th production - Totem.
Other film work includes - Three Kings, Gothika, Monster in Law, Rumor Has It, Green Hornet, The Amazing Spiderman and The Nice Guys (2016).
Speed Racer, Cloud Atlas, and Jupiter Ascending, highlights Barrett's enduring association with the Wachowski siblings.costume designer- Rick Findlater is known for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) and Avatar (2009).hair and makeup designer
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first assistant director- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Actress
Danielle Blake is known for Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Mortal Kombat (2021) and Superman Returns (2006).second assistant director- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Stunts
Brian Smrz is known for 24 Hours to Live (2017), Live Free or Die Hard (2007) and X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014).second unit director- Art Department
- Animation Department
- Visual Effects
Annet Mackie is a Sydney based Concept Artist for film and television. She received an Australia Production Designer's Guild nomination for her work on the Baz Luhrmann's Academy award winning 'The Great Gatsby', collaborating with Production Designers Catherine Martin and Karen Murphy. The Design team also won an Art Directors Guild Award for Excellence in Production Design. Annet has just completed work on the Kennedy Miller Mitchell productions 'Furiosa' and 'Three Thousand Years of Longing'. Other recent projects include Marvel film 'Shangchi', Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis Biopic', and 'Peter Rabbit 2' with Production Designer Roger Ford and 'The True History of the Kelly Gang' with Production Designer Karen Murphy. Over the years Annet has had the joy previsualising some incredible feature films with outstanding Production Designers and Art Directors from Australia and abroadconcept art- Sound Department
- Composer
- Actor
Guntis Sics is known for Moulin Rouge! (2001), The Great Gatsby (2013) and The Quiet American (2002).sound mixer- Special Effects
- Stunts
Dan Oliver is known for Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) and The Invisible Man (2020).special effects supervisor- Visual Effects
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Actor
Geoffrey Baumann is known for Black Panther (2018), Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) and The Day After Tomorrow (2004).visual effects supervisor- Stunts
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
James Young is known for Avengers: Endgame (2019), Black Widow (2021) and Avengers: Infinity War (2018).fight coordinator- Stunts
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Chris Weir is a professional Stunt Coordinator, Fight Choreographer and Stunt Actor from Melbourne, Australia. Chris specializes in Fights, Vehicle work (cars and motorcycles) and Stunt Rigging. Chris moved into stunts after a very successful period on a national martial arts team winning various International, National and State titles. Chris finished off the 2004 season by being inducted into the International Sport Karate Association (I.S.K.A) Martial Arts Hall of Fame for both Male Competitor of the year and Karate Instructor of the year.stunt coordinator- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
- Actor
Mark Goellnicht is known for Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Hacksaw Ridge (2016) and The Great Gatsby (2013).camera operator- Camera and Electrical Department
- Additional Crew
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
still photographer- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Production Manager
Elly Kamal is known for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), The Invisible Man (2020) and The Matrix Reloaded (2003).costume supervisor- Producer
- Additional Crew
- Production Manager
Kevin Feige is an American film producer who has produced every Marvel Cinematic Universe film since Iron Man. He got his start as an associate and executive producer for the Sam Raimi Spider-Man films, Daredevil, The Punisher, Ang Lee's Hulk, the original X-Men trilogy, Blade: Trinity and Tim Story's Fantastic Four films. Avengers: Endgame, one of his produced films is one of the highest grossing superhero films.producer- Producer
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Liz Flahive was born on 23 April 1979 in Highland Park, Illinois, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for GLOW (2017), Nurse Jackie (2009) and Roar (2022).writer #1- Director
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Catherine Shortland is an Australian filmmaker from Temora, New South Wales who is known for directing the Marvel film "Black Widow." She also directed the feature-length films "Somersault", "Lore", and "Berlin Syndrome." She directed the short films "Pentuphouse", "Flowergirl", and "Joy." She is married to Tony Krawitz and they have two children.director