Denis Lavant

Denis Lavant

Born June 17, 1961 (Age: 64) 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.
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.
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Filmography

It's Not Me

It's Not Me

2024 as Monsieur Merde Age: 62
Petit Papa Noël va mourir aujourd'hui

Petit Papa Noël va mourir aujourd'hui

2023 as Age: 62
Silver Skates

Silver Skates

2020 as Fourier Age: 59
The Bra

The Bra

2019 as Kamal Age: 58
The Mountain

The Mountain

2019 as Jack Age: 58
No Image

Fan Club

2018 as Damien Age: 57
The Night Eats the World

The Night Eats the World

2018 as Alfred Age: 56
Holy Motors

Holy Motors

2012 as Mr. Oscar / Banker / Beggar / Father / Accordionist / Killer Age: 51
Atlantika

Atlantika

2011 as Age: 49
Je, François Villon, voleur, assassin, poète

Je, François Villon, voleur, assassin, poète

2010 as Bezon Age: 48
No Image

The Lonely

2009 as Age: 47
No Image

Les Williams

2009 as Age: 47
Les Cowboys n'ont pas peur de mourir

Les Cowboys n'ont pas peur de mourir

2009 as (voice) Age: 47
Tokyo!

Tokyo!

2008 as Merde' (segment "Merde") Age: 47
Mister Lonely

Mister Lonely

2008 as Charlie Chaplin Age: 46
Happy New Year London

Happy New Year London

2007 as Gerrard Ames Age: 46
Une année au front : dans les coulisses de "Un long dimanche de fiançailles"

Une année au front : dans les coulisses de "Un long dimanche de fiançailles"

2005 as Self Age: 43
Language Does Not Lie

Language Does Not Lie

2004 as Narrator (voice) Age: 43
A Very Long Engagement

A Very Long Engagement

2004 as Six-Soux Age: 43
Luminal

Luminal

2004 as Ryu Age: 42
La merveilleuse odyssée de l'idiot Toboggan

La merveilleuse odyssée de l'idiot Toboggan

2002 as (voice) Age: 40
La Squale

La Squale

2000 as Le joker Age: 39
Deep in the Woods

Deep in the Woods

2000 as Stephane Age: 38
Beau Travail

Beau Travail

2000 as Galoup Age: 38
Tuvalu

Tuvalu

1999 as Anton Age: 38
Melody for a Hustler

Melody for a Hustler

1998 as L'auto-stoppeur Age: 37
Le monde à l'envers

Le monde à l'envers

1998 as Yann Kerebel Age: 37
Don Juan

Don Juan

1998 as Pierrot Age: 36
Wild Animals

Wild Animals

1997 as Emil Age: 36
No Image

De force avec d'autres

1993 as Denis Age: 31
The Lovers on the Bridge

The Lovers on the Bridge

1991 as Alex Age: 30
Mona and I

Mona and I

1990 as Pierre Age: 28
Once Around the Park

Once Around the Park

1989 as Berville Age: 27
Going and Coming Back

Going and Coming Back

1985 as Simon Lerner's patient Age: 23
L'Ombre sur la plage

L'Ombre sur la plage

1982 as Age: 20
Paris Ficelle

Paris Ficelle

1982 as Joe Age: 20