Carice van Houten

Carice van Houten is a highly acclaimed actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater. She gained international recognition for her portrayal of Melisandre in the hit TV series Game of Thrones, earning an Emmy nomination in 2019. Her career includes standout roles in Paul Verhoeven's Black Book, Bryan Singer's Valkyrie alongside Tom Cruise, and Halina Reijn's Instinct, which won the Variety Piazza Grande Award at the Locarno Film Festival. Van Houten has also appeared in films such as Brimstone, The Fifth Estate, Race, and Domino, and lent her voice to The Simpsons. Her Dutch-language films, including Love Life and The Happy Housewife, have garnered critical acclaim and multiple awards, including a record-breaking fifth Golden Calf at the Netherlands Film Festival. She was also voted 'Best Dutch Actress of All Time' by the Dutch audience. In addition to her acting career, she co-founded the production company Man Up with Halina Reijn. With a career spanning decades, Carice van Houten continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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