Denis Lavant
Actor
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.
Filmography
Holy Motors
as Mr. Oscar / Banker / Beggar / Father / Accordionist / Killer 2012
The Night Eats the World
as Alfred 2018
The Emperor of Paris
as Maillard 2018
The Lovers on the Bridge
as Alex 1991
Beau Travail
as Galoup 2000
Silver Skates
as Fourier 2020
Mauvais Sang
as Alex 1986
Tokyo!
as Merde' (segment "Merde") 2008
Girls with Balls
as Barman 2019
Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas
as The Theologist 2013
One Nation, One King
as Marat 2018
Gagarine
as Gérard 2020
Mister Lonely
as Charlie Chaplin 2008
Boy Meets Girl
as Alex 1984
The Stranger
as Salamano 2025
21 Nights with Pattie
as André 2015