Jelka van Houten

Acting

Jelka van Houten

Born September 1, 1978 · Culemborg, Gelderland, Netherlands (age 48)

Jelka van Houten is a Dutch actress of film, stage, and television, though she is perhaps best known for being the sister of fellow actress Carice van Houten. She is currently nominated for a Gouden Notekraker; the judge's who nominated her have said that "her surprising début holds a lot in store for the future". Van Houten also received praise for her stage debut as Olga in the musical Turk's Fr…

Known For

OinkOink · 2022
Oink
★ 7.02022
MovieAnimationFamily
A young girl sets out to prove to her disapproving mother she can house-train the endearing but unruly little piglet she gets as a birthday gift from her estranged oddball grandfather.
The Club of Ugly ChildrenThe Club of Ugly Children · 2019
The Club of Ugly Children
★ 6.42019
MovieTV MovieAction
“Keep it clean!” – The new president is serious about that, including looks. When Paul, whose large jug ears are quite apparent on class photo day, and some of the other “ugly” kids are taken on a surprise trip, they realize that the president wants to hide them away. On the run, Paul is helped by Sara, one of the “pretty” kids. They start an underground club to fight against the president. The movement soon turns into a revolution. The kids show the world that even children can rise up – and that you don’t have to be “pretty” to be a hero!
Amsterdam ViceAmsterdam Vice · 2019
Amsterdam Vice
★ 6.12019
MovieCrimeAction
A mild-mannered police detective freshly stationed in tumultuous 1980 Amsterdam enters a race against time when he encounters a violent plot against the Dutch royal family.
Nuclear BoyNuclear Boy · 2026
Nuclear Boy
2026
MovieDramaTV Movie
The lonely 17-year-old outcast Aike craves attention and finds it online where he conducts dangerous chemistry experiments. Hoping to pull Aike out of his internet bubble, his mother, a hardworking nurse, sends him to the scouts to make real friends. When that fails, Aike feels rejected and hurt. To prove himself to the world, he begins his biggest experiment yet: he secretly builds a nuclear breeder reactor in his mother's shed, encouraged by a growing group of internet followers.
I Call Him DogI Call Him Dog · 2026
I Call Him Dog
★ 8.02026
MovieDramaComedy
When reclusive Paul unexpectedly inherits a dog from a deceased relative, his carefully ordered life is thrown into chaos. The energetic dog forces him out of his comfort zone and leads him to Laura, prompting Paul to slowly rediscover love, connection, and life itself.
The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect · 2012
The Domino Effect
★ 5.02012
Movie
If global economy came to a sudden stop what would be the effect on families worldwide? People in different countries or continents might not seem to be interrelated but there is more than meets the eye and we might be more connected than we sometimes like to think.
Jack's WishJack's Wish · 2015
Jack's Wish
★ 5.72015
MovieFamily
Jack Oei (8) has two moms, is an only child and feels lonely. Jack’s biggest wish is a brother. But no matter how much he begs his moms, the little brother just doesn’t arrive. Jack decides to take matters in his own hands….
AnderlandAnderland · 2003
Anderland
★ 9.02003
MovieDrama
Malle's miserable life changes when Bran, from the paradisical Anderland, washes ashore.

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