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Denis Lavant

Acting · Born June 17, 1961 · Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France

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.

Movies with Denis Lavant

• Holy Motors (2012) — Mr. Oscar / Banker / Beggar / Father / Accordionist / Killer
• The Stranger (2025) — Salamano
• The Emperor of Paris (2018) — Maillard
• A Very Long Engagement (2004) — Six-Soux
• The Night Eats the World (2018) — Alfred
• The Lovers on the Bridge (1991) — Alex
• Gagarine (2020) — Gérard
• Beau Travail (2000) — Galoup
• Silver Skates (2020) — Fourier
• It's Not Me (2024) — Monsieur Merde
• Tokyo! (2008) — Merde' (segment "Merde")
• Mauvais Sang (1986) — Alex

TV shows with Denis Lavant

• Midnight Sun (2016) — Pierre Carnot