Denis Lavant

Born: 17th of June 1961 (64 years old)

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.

Denis Lavant's Filmography

The Stranger

The Stranger

  •   Movie
  • 2025
Salamano
It's Not Me

It's Not Me

  •   Movie
  • 2024
Monsieur Merde
Hood Witch

Hood Witch

  •   Movie
  • 2023
Jules
Human Flowers of Flesh

Human Flowers of Flesh

  •   Movie
  • 2023
Galoup
Night of the Kings

Night of the Kings

  •   Movie
  • 2021
Silence
Silver Skates

Silver Skates

  •   Movie
  • 2020
Fourier
Girls with Balls

Girls with Balls

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Barman
The Emperor of Paris

The Emperor of Paris

  •   Movie
  • 2018
Maillard
One Nation, One King

One Nation, One King

  •   Movie
  • 2018
Marat
The Night Eats the World

The Night Eats the World

  •   Movie
  • 2018
Alfred
Me and Kaminski

Me and Kaminski

  •   Movie
  • 2015
Karl-Ludwig
Holy Motors

Holy Motors

  •   Movie
  • 2012
Mr. Oscar / Banker / Beggar / Father / Accordionist / Killer
Tokyo!

Tokyo!

  •   Movie
  • 2008
Merde' (segment "Merde")
Mister Lonely

Mister Lonely

  •   Movie
  • 2008
Charlie Chaplin
A Very Long Engagement

A Very Long Engagement

  •   Movie
  • 2004
Six-Soux
Beau Travail

Beau Travail

  •   Movie
  • 2000
Galoup