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Carice Van Houten
Also known as Carice Anouk van Houten
Career
Active 1997 – present
Biography
About Carice Van Houten
Carice Van Houten is a Dutch actress and musician who has built one of the most varied careers in European cinema. She first came to attention in the late 1990s, and within a few years she had won multiple Golden Calf Awards, the top prize in Dutch film. Her breakout role came in Black Book (2006), the most commercially successful Dutch film to date, for which she received her second Golden Calf and nominations from several international critics' groups. She later appeared in Hollywood productions like Valkyrie (2008) and Repo Men (2010), but she is best known to global audiences as Melisandre in Game of Thrones (2012–2019). That role earned her nominations for two Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Primetime Emmy.
Born in Leiderdorp, South Holland, Van Houten stands 5'7" and has a slim build, with brown hair and blue eyes. She has natural breasts and has appeared in full nudity in her work, which reflects the frank approach of some of her Dutch films. Her measurements are 34–23–35, with a bra cup size of 32C, and she has no tattoos or piercings. She is active on Instagram, where she has a following of 1.2 million people.
Van Houten started acting at age 20, in 1997, and has been performing ever since. She has also worked as a singer, adding another layer to her artistic identity. She is listed in the Game of Thrones Babes directory, a nod to her memorable role on that series. With 29 years in the business and a string of awards and nominations, Van Houten remains a significant figure in both Dutch and international entertainment. She continues to take on challenging roles and has shown a range that goes from historical drama to fantasy. Her career is a notable example of European talent crossing over to global fame without losing its roots.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1997-present (started around 20 years old; 29 years active)
- Birthplace
- Leiderdorp, South Holland, Netherlands
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 114 lbs (or 52 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–23–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.66
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32C show conversions - UK: 32C, EU: 70C, AU: 10C, JP: 70C
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- None
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 1.2m (as of March 2026)
- Listed In
- Game of Thrones Babes
Frequently asked
What awards has Carice Van Houten won for her acting?
She has won Golden Calf Awards for Best Acting in a Television Drama for Suzy Q (1999), Best Actress for Miss Minoes (2001), Black Book (2006), The Happy Housewife (2010), and Black Butterflies (2011). She has also been nominated for a Saturn Award and a Primetime Emmy, among others.
Which of her films is considered the most commercially successful Dutch film to date?
Black Book (2006), a war drama in which she played the lead role, is noted as the most commercially successful Dutch film to date. It brought her international recognition and several award nominations.
What role did she play in Game of Thrones, and what recognition did it bring her?
She played Melisandre, a priestess of the Lord of Light, in the HBO series from 2012 to 2019. For that role, she received nominations for two Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
Is Carice Van Houten involved in music as well as acting?
Yes, she is also a musician. Alongside her acting career, she has pursued music, making her a multi-talented performer in the entertainment industry.
Did you know
- She won her first Golden Calf for Suzy Q (1999), a TV film, and later won four more for feature films, including a second for Black Book (2006).
- In addition to Game of Thrones, she appeared in the English-language films Repo Men (2010), Black Death (2010), and Brimstone (2016).
- She has no tattoos or piercings, which is sometimes noted given her roles in full nudity.
- Her measurements are 34–23–35, with a bra cup size of 32C and a WHR of 0.66.
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