Carice van Houten was born in Leiderdorp. She was brought up watching silent films and in an interview she professed to prefer playing scenes without dialogue. She has a younger sister, Jelka van Houten, who is also an actress. Her paternal grandmother was Scottish.
Van Houten went to the St. Bonifatiuscollege (high school) in Utrecht, where she played the leading role in Hugo Claus’ Tijl Uilenspieghel, directed by Ad Migchielsen.
Van Houten studied briefly at the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts but continued her professional education after one year at the Kleinkunstacademie in Amsterdam.
Quick Facts:
| Full Name | Carice Anouk van Houten |
| Date of Birth | 5 September 1976 |
| Age | 47 Years (As of 2023) |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Profession | Actress, Singer TV Host, Media Personality |
Bio/Wiki:
| Name | Carice van Houten |
| Nickname | Carice, Melisandre |
| Famous Name | Carice van Houten |
| Profession | Actress, Singer, TV Host, Media Personality |
| Date Of Birth | 5 September 1976 |
| Age | 47 Years (As of 2023) |
| Birth Place | Leiderdorp, Netherlands |
| Hometown | Leiderdorp |
| Address | She Lives with her family in Leiderdorp, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch (Netherlands) |
| Religion | Christianity (She is Christian by Religion) |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Cooking, Watching Movies, Gym |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Autograph |  |
Physical State And More:
| Weight | In Kg – 61 Kg In lbs – 134 lbs |
| Height | In Ft. – 5ft 6In In Meter – 1.68 M In Centimeter – 168 Cm |
| Chest | In Inches – 36 In In Cm – 91 Cm |
| Waist | In Inches – 33 In In Cm – 84 Cm |
| Body Measurement | 34 In or 86 Cm 24 In or 61 Cm 33 In or 84 Cm |
| Eyes Color | Blue |
| Hairs Color | Dark Brown |
| Skin Tone | White |
Contact Info:
| Not Known | |
| Phone No | Not Known |
| Manager | Not Known |
Education:
| School | St. Bonifatiuscollege High School, Utrecht Kleinkunstacademie in Amsterdam, Netherlands. |
| College/University | Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in Dramatic Arts |
Profession Details:
| Profession | Actress Host Singer Media Personality |
| Debut | 1997-Present |
| First Movie | 3 Ronden |
| Role | Lead Actress |
| Hit Movies | 18 |
| Flop Movies | 3 |
| Top Movie | Game Of Thrones |
| Most Underrated Movie | 4 |
Achievements:
| Awards/Honors | 2011, 2010, 2006 – Golden Calf for Best Actress 1999 – Golden Calf for Best Actress in a Television Drama 2012, 2011, 2010 – Rembrandt Award for Best Dutch Actress 2011 – Tribeca Film Festival Award for Best Actress |
Relationships & More:
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs and Girlfriends | Sebastian Koch (2005-2009) Guy Pearce (2015-Present) |
| Controversies | None |
Family:
| Husband | Guy Pearce |
| Parents | Father – Theodore van Houten (Writer & Broadcaster) Mother – Margje Stasse (is on the board of Dutch Educational TV)  |
| Siblings | Brother(s) – None Sister(s) – Jelka van Houten (Actress) |
Favorites:
| Favorite Actor | Tom Hardy |
| Favorite Actress | Angelina Jolie |
| Favorite Singer | Taylor Swift |
| Favorite Sports | Football |
| Favorite Athlete | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| Favorite Destination | France |
| Favorite Country | Netherlands |
| Favorite Book | The Lords of the Rings |
| Favorite Food | Pasta Home Baked Recipes |
| Favorite Drink | Coffee Fresh Juices |
| Favorite Color | Black |
| Favorite Cars Brand | Audi |
| Favorite Phone | iPhone |
| Favorite Pet | Dogs |
Collections:
| Private Jets | None |
| Cars | Audi A6 BMW i7  Mercedes S Class Audi Q7 |
| Bikes | None |
| Yachts | Yes |
| Watches | Yes |
Social Media:
| @leavecaricealone | |
| @Carice van Houten | |
| None |
Networth and Sources:
| Networth | $10 Million (As of 2023) |
| Sources | Acting Sponsor Deals |
| Salary | Not Known |
| Fees | $200,000/Movie |
Some Lesser Facts About Carice van Houten:
- Carice Anouk van Houten was born on September 5, 1976, in Leiderdorp, Netherlands.
- She studied at the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts and graduated in 2000.
- Carice van Houten started her acting career in Dutch films and television series, gaining recognition for her talent.
- She gained international fame with her role as Queen Selyse Baratheon in the popular HBO series “Game of Thrones.” Her portrayal earned her widespread acclaim.
- Van Houten has appeared in a variety of films, both Dutch and international. Some notable films include “Black Book” (2006), directed by Paul Verhoeven, and “Valkyrie” (2008), starring Tom Cruise.
- She has received several awards for her performances, including a Golden Calf (the Dutch equivalent of an Academy Award) for Best Actress for her role in “Black Book.”
- In addition to acting, Carice van Houten is also a singer. She has collaborated with Dutch rock band Kane and has released her own music.
- Carice van Houten has a child, Monte Pearce, with Australian actor Guy Pearce. They welcomed their son in 2016.
- Carice is fluent in multiple languages, including Dutch, English, and German, which has contributed to her ability to work in various international film productions.