Denis Lavant

Denis Lavant

Born 1961-06-17 (age 65) 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

Holy Motors
Holy Motors

2012

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

The Lovers on the Bridge
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Halmeoni

2028

as Dominique Brisebard

Tokyo!
Tokyo!

2008

as Merde' (segment "Merde")

Beau Travail
Beau Travail

2000

as Galoup

The Night Eats the World
Silver Skates
Silver Skates

2020

as Fourier

A Very Long Engagement
A Very Long Engagement

2004

as Six-Soux

Mauvais Sang
Mauvais Sang

1986

as Alex

My Little Princess
My Little Princess

2011

as Ernst

Les Misérables
Les Misérables

1982

as Montparnasse

The Emperor of Paris
The Emperor of Paris

2018

as Maillard

Don Juan
Don Juan

1998

as Pierrot

The Wounded Man
The Wounded Man

1983

as Wanderer

Girls with Balls
Girls with Balls

2019

as Barman

It's Not Me
It's Not Me

2024

as Monsieur Merde

Mr. X
Mr. X

2014

as Self

In the Land of Arto