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One of Europe's most celebrated actresses, Carice van Houten is perhaps best known for her lead roles in Paul Verhoeven's award-winning Black Book, Bryan Singer's Valkyrie opposite Tom Cruise and as Melisandre on Game of Thrones. Her Dutch-language feature Love Life, gained her further critical acclaim and broke box office records in her native ... See full bio »
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Known For

Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones Melisandre
(2012-2017)
Black Book
Black Book Rachel Stein / Ellis de Vries
(2006)
Valkyrie
Valkyrie Nina von Stauffenberg
(2008)
Repo Men
Repo Men Carol
(2010)
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  Locus of Control (filming)
Nicoline
 2018 Domino (post-production)
Alex
 2012-2017 Game of Thrones (TV Series)
Melisandre
- The Queen's Justice (2017) ... Melisandre
- Stormborn (2017) ... Melisandre (as Carice Van Houten)
- The Winds of Winter (2016) ... Melisandre (as Carice Van Houten)
- Battle of the Bastards (2016) ... Melisandre (as Carice Van Houten)
- The Door (2016) ... Melisandre (as Carice Van Houten)
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 2016 Incarnate
Lindsey
 2016 Brimstone
Anna
 2016 Robot Chicken (TV Series)
Melisandre / Sharon / Mama Bear
- Triple Hot Dog Sandwich on Wheat (2016) ... Melisandre / Sharon / Mama Bear (voice)
 2016/I Race
Leni Riefenstahl
 2015 The Simpsons (TV Series)
Annika Van Houten
- Let's Go Fly a Coot (2015) ... Annika Van Houten (voice)
 2014 Welkom bij de Romeinen (TV Mini-Series)
Cleopatra
- Caesar en Cleopatra (2014) ... Cleopatra
 2013 The Fifth Estate
Birgitta Jónsdóttir
 2012 Alles is familie
Winnie de Roover
 2012/II Jackie
Sofie
 2011 U & Eye (Short)
Cleaner
 2011/I Intruders
Susanna
 2011 Black Butterflies
Ingrid Jonker
 2010 In therapie (TV Series)
Aya
- Aflevering14: Aya & Michel - Week 3 (2010) ... Aya
- Aflevering 9 (2010) ... Aya
- Aya & Michel (2010) ... Aya
 2010 Black Death
Langiva
 2010 Repo Men
Carol
 2009 Gewoon Hans (TV Movie)
Carice Van Houten
 2009 From Time to Time
Maria Oldknow
 2008 Valkyrie
Nina von Stauffenberg
 2008 Dorothy Mills
Jane Van Dopp
 2007 Alles is liefde
Kiki Jollema
 2006 Black Book
Rachel Stein / Ellis de Vries
 2006 Koppensnellers (TV Series)
Georgina Verbaan
- Episode #1.16 (2006) ... Georgina Verbaan
 2006 Ren Lenny ren (Video)
Carice (uncredited)
 2006 Ik omhels je met 1000 armen
Samarinde
 2005 Knetter
Lis
 2005 Lepel
Juffrouw Broer
 2005 Zwarte zwanen
Marleen
 2004 Kopspijkers (TV Series)
Georgina Verbaan
- Dance-4-Life (2004) ... Georgina Verbaan
 2004 Russen (TV Series)
José Machielsen
- De zevende getuige (2004) ... José Machielsen
 2003 De passievrucht
Monika
 2002 Luifel & Luifel (TV Series)
Roos
- De Krottenkoning (2002) ... Roos
 2002 Het everzwijn (Short)
Pandora
 2001 Miss Minoes
Minoes
 2001 De acteurs (TV Series)
Ellie
 2001 AmnesiA
Sandra
 2001 Storm in mijn hoofd
Erwtenbloesem, Titania
 2000 Goede daden bij daglicht: Op weg (TV Movie)
Carola
 1999 Suzy Q (TV Movie)
Suzy
 1997 3 ronden (Short)
Emily
 1997 Het Labyrint (TV Series)
Mariek (1997)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

2008 - stage play: De Gravin van Parma, together with Pierre Bokma See more »

Publicity Listings:

4 Interviews | 11 Articles | 31 Pictorials | 6 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Carice Van Houten

Height:

5' 5" (1.65 m)
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Personal Quote:

I do this acing thing mostly for myself. I like to make a connection and communicate with the audience to make myself feel less lonely. See more »

Trivia:

Was considered for the role of Michelle in Elle (2016). See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo
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