Denis Lavant
Known for ActingBorn 1961-06-17Neuilly-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
Halmeoni
2028 · as Dominique Brisebard
Holy Motors
2012 · as Mr. Oscar / Banker / Beggar / Father / Accordionist / Killer
Tokyo!
2008 · as Merde' (segment "Merde")
The Stranger
2025 · as Salamano
The Lovers on the Bridge
1991 · as Alex
Silver Skates
2020 · as Fourier
Going and Coming Back
1985 · as Simon Lerner's patient
Tralala
2021 · as Climby
Who the Fuck Are You
2019 · as Psychiatrist
A Very Long Engagement
2004 · as Six-Soux
Beau Travail
2000 · as Galoup
My Little Princess
2011 · as Ernst
Mauvais Sang
1986 · as Alex
Les Misérables
1982 · as Montparnasse
The Night Eats the World
2018 · as Alfred
Gagarine
2020 · as Gérard
Sibyl
2025 · as (Archive footage)
Mr. X
2014 · as Self