Denis Lavant

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.

Known For

The End 2026
The Stranger 2025 ★ 6.8
Hotel Fantasma 2025
Fracas 2024
Gagarine 2020 ★ 6.6
Silver Skates 2020 ★ 7.5
The Traveller 2019 ★ 7.0
Silent Streams 2019 ★ 5.0
The Emperor of Paris 2018 ★ 6.3
The Night Eats the World 2018 ★ 6.0
Midnight Sun 2016 ★ 7.1
Pitchipoï 2015 ★ 5.0
Holy Motors 2012 ★ 7.0
Hitler in Hollywood 2011 ★ 6.2
The Little Murders of Agatha Christie 2009 ★ 7.4
Tokyo! 2008 ★ 6.9
A Very Long Engagement 2004 ★ 7.3
Beau Travail 2000 ★ 7.1
The Lovers on the Bridge 1991 ★ 7.4
Mauvais Sang 1986 ★ 7.1
Going and Coming Back 1985 ★ 6.5
The Wounded Man 1983 ★ 5.7
Les Misérables 1982 ★ 7.0
The Countess of Monte Cristo