Carice van Houten

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Records

Van Houten's five Golden Calf awards place her among the most honored Dutch actresses in history. Her performance in Black Book not only won her a Golden Calf but also brought her international recognition, including nominations from the Chicago Film Critics Association and the European Film Academy. Her role as Melisandre on Game of Thrones earned her an Emmy nomination, making her one of the few Dutch actresses to be recognized by the Television Academy. She has been praised for her ability to bring depth to complex, often morally ambiguous characters.

AwardsVan Houten has won five Golden Calf awards, the most prestigious film award in the Netherlands, making her one of the most decorated actresses in Dutch cinema. She won for Suzy Q (1999), Miss Minoes (2001), Black Book (2006), The Happy Housewife (2010), and Black Butterflies (2011). She also received an Emmy nomination for her role in Game of Thrones.

Records & Feats

Most Golden Calf awards won by an actress

Career Milestone·2011

Van Houten has won five Golden Calf awards, more than any other actress in the history of the Netherlands Film Festival.

Highest-grossing Dutch film starring a female lead

Box Office·2006

Black Book (2006), starring Van Houten, became the highest-grossing Dutch film of all time at its release.