Acting
Denis Lavant
Also Known As: Дени Лаван, 드니 라방
Birth Date
June 17, 1961
(65 years old)
Place of Birth
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
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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.
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TV Show
The Little Murders of Agatha Christie
André Custe
2009 • 1 episode
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TV Show
The Traveller
Alberto
2019 • 1 episode
TV Show
Square
Self
2012 • 1 episode
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Movie
Holy Motors
Mr. Oscar / Banker / Beggar / Father / Accordionist / Killer
2012
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Movie
The Stranger
Salamano
2025
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Going and Coming Back
Simon Lerner's patient
1985
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TV Show
Midnight Sun
Pierre Carnot
2016 • 8 episodes
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Movie
Silent Streams
2019
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Movie
Tokyo!
Merde' (segment "Merde")
2008
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Movie
Gagarine
Gérard
2020
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Movie
The Lovers on the Bridge
Alex
1991
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Movie
Mr. X
Self
2014
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Fracas
2024
Movie
Hotel Fantasma
2025
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Movie
A Very Long Engagement
Six-Soux
2004
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Movie
Hitler in Hollywood
Denis Lavant
2011
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Movie
My Little Princess
Ernst
2011
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Movie
Tralala
Climby
2021
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Movie
Me and Kaminski
Karl-Ludwig
2015
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Movie
Luminal
Ryu
2004