Carice van Houten

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Carice van Houten born?September 5, 1976
2. Where was Carice van Houten born?Leidschendam, South Holland, Netherlands
3. What is the most famous role?Melisandre in the HBO television series Game of Thrones (2012–2019)
4. What is the notable english-language films?Valkyrie (2008), Repo Men (2010), Black Death (2010), Brimstone (2016)
5. What is Carice van Houten known for?Carice van Houten is a Dutch actress who has played many brave and magical characters, especially in the popular TV series Game of Thrones.
6. Why did Carice van Houten win Golden Calf awards?She won Golden Calf awards for her leading roles in the TV films Suzy Q and Miss Minoes, and later for movies like Black Book and The Happy Housewife.

Golden Calf: The highest film award in the Netherlands, recognizing outstanding achievements in Dutch cinema across various categories.
Saturn Award: An award presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, honoring achievements in genre film and television.
Primetime Emmy Award: A prestigious award recognizing excellence in American primetime television programming, including acting, directing, and writing.
Commercial Success: Refers to a film or project that generates a significant amount of revenue and attracts a large audience.