Denis Lavant

Denis Lavant

Born 1961-06-17 (age 64) Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
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Biography

Denis Lavant (born June 17, 1961) is a French film actor known for his distinctive face and the physically demanding aspects of the roles he plays, which often involve slapstick, acrobatics or dance, as well as for his long-standing association with director Leos Carax. Lavant has played the lead role in all but one of Carax's films.

Lavant is also known for his starring roles in Claire Denis' Beau Travail and Harmony Korine's Mister Lonely, which features Carax in a supporting role.

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Known For

The Stranger
The Stranger

2025

as Salamano

Silver Skates
Silver Skates

2020

as Fourier

Holy Motors
Holy Motors

2012

as Mr. Oscar / Banker / Beggar / Father / Accordionist / Killer

Night of the Kings
Night of the Kings

2021

as Silence

A Very Long Engagement
A Very Long Engagement

2004

as Six-Soux

The Lovers on the Bridge
Beau Travail
Beau Travail

2000

as Galoup

The Night Eats the World
Tokyo!
Tokyo!

2008

as Merde' (segment "Merde")

My Little Princess
My Little Princess

2011

as Ernst

The Emperor of Paris
The Emperor of Paris

2018

as Maillard

3 Days in Quiberon
3 Days in Quiberon

2018

as Fisherman Poet

The Wounded Man
The Wounded Man

1983

as Wanderer

In the Land of Arto
Going and Coming Back
Going and Coming Back

1985

as Simon Lerner's patient

Pitchipoï
Pitchipoï

2015

as Pierre Schulmann

Mauvais Sang
Mauvais Sang

1986

as Alex

Hood Witch
Hood Witch

2023

as Jules

Girls with Balls
Girls with Balls

2019

as Barman