Acting
Denis Lavant
Also Known As: Дени Лаван, 드니 라방
Birth Date
June 17, 1961
(65 years old)
Place of Birth
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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The Little Murders of Agatha Christie
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2009 • 1 episode
Square
Self
2012 • 1 episode
Midnight Sun
Pierre Carnot
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The Stranger
Salamano
2025
The Traveller
Alberto
2019 • 1 episode
A Very Long Engagement
Six-Soux
2004
Holy Motors
Mr. Oscar / Banker / Beggar / Father / Accordionist / Killer
2012
The Lovers on the Bridge
Alex
1991
The Emperor of Paris
Maillard
2018
Beau Travail
Galoup
2000
Tokyo!
Merde' (segment "Merde")
2008
It's Not Me
Monsieur Merde
2024
The Wounded Man
Wanderer
1983
Mauvais Sang
Alex
1986
The Bra
Kamal
2019
Gagarine
Gérard
2020
The Night Eats the World
Alfred
2018
My Little Princess
Ernst
2011
Going and Coming Back
Simon Lerner's patient
1985
Les Misérables
Montparnasse
1982