Denis Lavant

Denis Lavant

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.

Acting

2026

Redoubt
Movie

Karl-Göran Persson

2025

2025

Sibyl
Movie

(Archive footage)

2025

Sibyl
Movie

(Archive footage)

2025

Sibyl
Movie

(Archive footage)

2025

2025

2024

It's Not Me
Movie

Monsieur Merde

2023

Miserable Miracle
Movie

Narrator (French)

2022

All Effort of Men
Movie

Narrator (voice)

2022

All Effort of Men
Movie

Narrator (voice)

2022

All Effort of Men
Movie

Narrator (voice)

2022

Le discours
Movie

Le politicien

2022

South Sentinel
Movie

Commandant de Royer

2020

2020

The Blue Star
Movie

Le Narrateur

2019

2019

2019

2018

2016

Louis-Ferdinand Céline
Movie

Louis-Ferdinand Céline

2015

2015

2015

Pitchipoï
Movie

Pierre Schulmann

2014

The Iron Ivan
Movie

Poddubny's Coach

2014

2013

2012

Holy Motors
Movie

Mr. Oscar / Banker / Beggar / Father / Accordionist / Killer

2008

Tokyo!
Movie

Merde' (segment "Merde")

2008

Mister Lonely
Movie

Charlie Chaplin

1999

1998

1998

1985

Going and Coming Back
Movie

Simon Lerner's patient

1984

Long Live Life
Movie

Caviar delivery man

1983

Entre Nous
Movie

Un militaire

1982

Infos

Full Name
Denis Lavant
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
6/17/1961
Also Known As

Дени Лаван

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