Denis Lavant
Acting
140 credits
Birthday
Jun 17, 1961 (64 years)
Place of Birth
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.
Movies (135)
Movie
6.9
The Stranger
2025
Movie
6.9
Tokyo!
2008
Movie
6.0
The Night Eats the World
2018
Movie
4.8
Poisson rouge
2023
Movie
7.0
Holy Motors
2012
Movie
6.6
Gagarine
2020
Movie
7.5
Silver Skates
2020
Movie
6.3
The Emperor of Paris
2018
Movie
7.3
A Very Long Engagement
2004
Movie
5.9
Mr. X
2014
Movie
5.0
Pitchipoï
2015
Movie
7.1
Beau Travail
2000
Movie
5.6
Tralala
2021
Movie
6.5
My Little Princess
2011
Movie
7.4
The Lovers on the Bridge
1991
Movie
5.6
One Nation, One King
2018
Movie
7.1
It's Not Me
2024
Movie
Redoubt
2026
