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Denis Lavant

Denis Lavant

Acting
Born: 1961-06-17
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France

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.

Known For

126 Works
The Little Murders of Agatha Christie
7.4

The Little Murders of Agatha Christie

2009

tv

The Traveller
7.0

The Traveller

2019

tv

The Stranger
6.8

The Stranger

2025

movie

Midnight Sun
7.1

Midnight Sun

2016

tv

A Very Long Engagement
7.3

A Very Long Engagement

2004

movie

Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas
5.9

Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas

2013

movie

Holy Motors
7.0

Holy Motors

2012

movie

Beau Travail
7.1

Beau Travail

2000

movie

Square

Square

2012

tv

My Little Princess
6.5

My Little Princess

2011

movie

The Night Eats the World
6.0

The Night Eats the World

2018

movie

Silver Skates
7.5

Silver Skates

2020

movie