About
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
The Little Murders of Agatha ChristieSeries • 2009
The TravellerSeries • 2019
The StrangerMovie • 2025
Midnight SunSeries • 2016
Holy MotorsMovie • 2012
Tokyo!Movie • 2008
The Lovers on the BridgeMovie • 1991
A Very Long EngagementMovie • 2004
GagarineMovie • 2020
Beau TravailMovie • 2000
The Emperor of ParisMovie • 2018
Going and Coming BackMovie • 1985
TralalaMovie • 2021
The BraMovie • 2019
The Night Eats the WorldMovie • 2018
Silver SkatesMovie • 2020
My Little PrincessMovie • 2011
One Nation, One KingMovie • 2018
The Wounded ManMovie • 1983
Deep in the WoodsMovie • 2000
Me and KaminskiMovie • 2015
Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael KohlhaasMovie • 2013
Les MisérablesMovie • 1982
Mauvais SangMovie • 1986