Carice van Houten facts for kids
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Carice van Houten
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Van Houten in 2015
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Carice Anouk van Houten
5 September 1976 Leiderdorp, Netherlands
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Partner(s) | Sebastian Koch (2005–2009) Guy Pearce (2015–2025) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | Theodore van Houten Margje Stasse |
| Relatives | Jelka van Houten (sister) |
Carice Anouk van Houten (born 5 September 1976) is a famous Dutch actress. She is known for her many roles in Dutch and international films and TV shows. She first became well-known for her role in the TV film Suzy Q in 1999. For this role, she won a special award called the Golden Calf for Best Acting in a Television Drama.
Two years later, she won another Golden Calf for Best Actress for her part in Miss Minoes (2001). She became even more famous around the world for her role in Black Book (2006). This film was the most successful Dutch film ever at the time. She won her second Golden Calf for Best Actress for this movie.
Later, she starred in big international films like Valkyrie (2008), Repo Men (2010), and Black Death (2010). Many people also know her as Melisandre, the "Red Woman," from the popular HBO TV series Game of Thrones (2012–2019). Her acting in Game of Thrones earned her nominations for important awards like the Screen Actors Guild Award and the Primetime Emmy Award.
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Early Life
Carice van Houten was born in Leiderdorp, a town in the Netherlands. When she was growing up, she loved watching old silent films. She even said she preferred acting in scenes without much talking.
Carice has a younger sister named Jelka van Houten, who is also an actress. Carice went to high school at St. Bonifatiuscollege in Utrecht. There, she played the main character in a play called Tijl Uilenspieghel. She later studied acting at the Kleinkunstacademie in Amsterdam.
Acting Career
Carice van Houten got her first main role in a TV film called Suzy Q. She won a Golden Calf award for her acting in this film. The Golden Calf is one of the most important film awards in the Netherlands. She also won other awards for her stage acting.
She won another Golden Calf for her role in Miss Minoes (2001). In this film, she played a cat who turns into a woman. Her first movie shown in U.S. cinemas was AmnesiA (2001).
In 2006, Carice won another Golden Calf for her performance in Black Book. The director of Black Book, Paul Verhoeven, said she was one of the most talented actresses he had ever worked with. International critics also praised her acting in the film.
In 2008, she acted in a short movie called Zingen in het donker (Singing in the Dark). This film was about domestic violence. She also appeared in Vanity Fair magazine.
In 2009, Carice van Houten starred in the British film Black Death and the Dutch film Komt een vrouw bij de dokter (English title: Stricken). She also appeared in the science fiction movie Repo Men.
In 2011, Carice was chosen to play the priestess Melisandre in the second season of HBO's popular fantasy TV series Game of Thrones. Her role in the show brought her a lot of international fame. She was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for her final performance as Melisandre in 2019. She also received three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations as part of the Game of Thrones cast.
Personal Life
Carice van Houten was in a relationship with Australian actor Guy Pearce. They met while working on the film Brimstone. In August 2016, they had a son named Monte Pearce. She was previously in a relationship with German actor Sebastian Koch.
Carice speaks several languages, including Dutch, English, German, and French. She has said that she prefers to live and work in Europe rather than Hollywood. She feels that Hollywood is not her kind of life, even though she would take a great role if it was offered.
Carice is good friends with fellow Dutch actress Halina Reijn. They have worked together in movies like Black Book and Valkyrie. In 2013, they wrote a book together called Anti Glamour. This book was a fun look at their friendship and the less glamorous parts of their lives as actresses.
Carice is a big fan of the old comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. She has even called into a radio show to talk about how much she loves their work.
Carice also cares about the environment. In 2023, she joined climate protests in the Netherlands to raise awareness about climate change. She believes that harming the environment should be a crime. She has also supported efforts to identify unknown women who were victims of violent crimes in Europe. In 2024, she supported a video series related to the International Court of Justice.
Filmography
Carice van Houten has acted in many films and television shows. Here are some of her most notable works:
Films
- 1999: Suzy Q – Suzy
- 2001: Miss Minoes – Minoes
- 2006: Black Book – Rachel Stein / Ellis de Vries
- 2008: Valkyrie – Nina Schenk Gräfin von Stauffenberg
- 2009: Stricken – Carmen
- 2010: Repo Men – Carol
- 2010: The Happy Housewife – Lea
- 2010: Black Death – Langiva
- 2011: Black Butterflies – Ingrid Jonker
- 2013: The Fifth Estate – Birgitta Jónsdóttir
- 2016: Race – Leni Riefenstahl
- 2016: Brimstone – Anna
- 2019: Instinct – Nicoline (also producer)
Television
- 1999: Suzy Q – Suzy (Television film)
- 2012–2019: Game of Thrones – Melisandre of Asshai (29 episodes)
- 2015: The Simpsons – Annika van Houten (voice, episode: "Let's Go Fly a Coot")
- 2019: Temple – Anna Willems (Television series)
- 2020: Red Light – Sylvia Steenhuyzen (Television series)
Discography
Carice van Houten has also released music:
- Black Book (soundtrack) (2007) - she sang on four songs
- See You on the Ice (2012) - her full music album
- "Fear Not" (2015) - a single song with Michael Prins
Awards and Nominations
Carice van Houten has won many awards for her acting. Some of her most important awards include:
- Golden Calf Award: She has won several Golden Calf awards for Best Actress, including for Suzy Q (1999), Miss Minoes (2002), Black Book (2006), The Happy Housewife (2011), and Black Butterflies (2012).
- Rembrandt Award: She has won multiple Rembrandt Awards for Best Actress.
- International Children's Film Festival: Best Actress for Miss Minoes (2002).
- Tribeca Film Festival: Best Actress in a Narrative Feature Film for Black Butterflies (2012).
She has also been nominated for other major awards, such as:
- Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Black Book (2006)
- European Film Award for Black Book (2006)
- Saturn Award for Valkyrie (2008)
- Screen Actors Guild Award for her work with the cast of Game of Thrones (2013, 2015, 2016)
- Primetime Emmy Award for Game of Thrones (2019)
Images for kids
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Carice van Houten in 2019
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See also
In Spanish: Carice van Houten para niños
