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Carice van Houten is a Dutch actress renowned for her versatile talent in both European and international cinema. Born on September 5, 1976, in Leiderdorp, Netherlands, she gained widespread recognition for her role in the Dutch film "Black Book" (2006), directed by Paul Verhoeven. This film catapulted her to fame and demonstrated her ability to portray complex characters. Van Houten is also critically acclaimed for her role as Melisandre in the HBO series "Game of Thrones" (2012–2019), which earned her a considerable international fanbase.

Her filmography includes notable works such as "Valkyrie" (2008) alongside Tom Cruise, "Repo Men" (2010), and "The Fifth Estate" (2013). She has won several prestigious awards, including five Golden Calf Awards, which are the Netherlands' most prestigious film awards, for her roles in films like "Suzy Q" (1999) and "Black Butterflies" (2011).

Van Houten's career is marked by her ability to seamlessly transition between Hollywood projects and European films, maintaining a unique and compelling screen presence throughout her career.