Biography
Who is Carice van Houten?
Early life and education
Carice Anouk van Houten was born in Leiderdorp, Netherlands. She grew up watching silent movies and developed an early preference for acting scenes without dialogue. Her younger sister, Jelka van Houten, also pursued a career as an actress. The family had international connections, with a paternal grandmother of Scottish descent.
Breakthrough and film career
Carice van Houten landed her first leading role in the television film Suzy Q. This performance earned her the Golden Calf for Best Acting in a Television Drama. She continued to gain momentum with the 2001 film Miss Minoes, where she played a kitten that transforms into a woman. This role resulted in her receiving another Golden Calf award for Best Actress. She also received the Pisuisse Award and the Top Naeff Award for her work in theatre.
Game of Thrones and television work
In 2011, she was cast as the priestess Melisandre in the HBO series Game of Thrones. She remained with the show from the second season through its conclusion in 2019. Her performance in the episode The Long Night earned her a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. During the awards process, she earned media attention for self-submitting her entry for Emmy consideration.
Personal life and activism
Carice speaks four languages: Dutch, English, German, and French. She has maintained a long-term friendship with actress Halina Reijn, with whom she published a book in 2013 titled Anti Glamour. This book serves as a parody style guide and offers a look at the unglamorous aspects of their lives. She is also a noted fan of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.
Birthday and age
Carice van Houten was born on September 5, 1976, which makes Carice 50 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Carice shares the date with 34 other famous people.
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