Denis Lavant
Acting · 64 years old
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
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.
Known For
After Midnight
(voice)
The Boy Who Owns the World
Kasimir
Language Does Not Lie
Narrator (voice)
Two Night Owls in Paris
Le bouquiniste
Bacon-Freud, face à face
Voix-off
Tell Me Iggy
Self
Silver Skates
Fourier
All Effort of Men
Narrator (voice)
The Little Murders of Agatha Christie
André Custe
The Lovers on the Bridge
Alex
A Very Long Engagement
Six-Soux
Midnight Sun
Pierre Carnot
Mauvais Sang
Alex
Beau Travail
Galoup
It's Not Me
Monsieur Merde
Les Cowboys n'ont pas peur de mourir
(voice)
L'Ombre sur la plage
The Traveller
Alberto
Holy Motors
Mr. Oscar / Banker / Beggar / Father / Accordionist / Killer
Les Misérables
Montparnasse
