Dutch actress
Born: September 5, 1976
Carice van Houten is a Dutch actress born on September 5, 1976, in Leiderdorp, Netherlands. She is best known for her versatile acting career in film, television, and theater. Van Houten gained international recognition for her role as Melisandre, the enigmatic Red Priestess, in the acclaimed television series “Game of Thrones,” which ran from 2012 to 2019.
She began her acting journey in Dutch cinema and theater, earning critical acclaim and awards for her performances. Her breakthrough came with the 2006 Dutch film “Black Book,” directed by Paul Verhoeven, in which she played the lead role of Rachel Stein. This film garnered widespread attention and marked her transition to international cinema.
Throughout her career, Carice van Houten has displayed remarkable range and talent, working with renowned directors and actors. Her filmography includes notable works like “Valkyrie” (2008), “Repo Men” (2010), and “Incarnate” (2016). In addition to her film and television roles, she has also excelled on stage in various theater productions.
Van Houten’s dedication to her craft and her ability to portray complex characters have solidified her status as one of the Netherlands’ most celebrated and respected actresses, with a significant impact on the global entertainment industry.
Carice van Houten’s 5 most popular quotes
- I never believed in going to America with my show-reel and knocking on every agent’s door. I couldn’t even do it. I’m too insecure, and too proud. It’s a strange combination.
- It’s a big responsibility to be the main part of a film because if you don’t like me, you have a problem for two-and-a-half hours.
- I personally don’t like to rehearse so much. I really trust my instincts. I like to talk and talk and talk until we have to do it. I feel the same about theater.
- In theater, the scenes I like the most are the ones where you are there and you cannot talk.
- I knew always that Holland gave away the most Jews of all the countries. We are not the heroes that are in the history books.
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