
Denis Lavant
Born
1961-06-17
Place of birth
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
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

A Very Long Engagement
Six-Soux

Holy Motors
Mr. Oscar / Banker / Beggar / Father / Accordionist / Killer

The Night Eats the World
Alfred

The Emperor of Paris
Maillard

The Lovers on the Bridge
Alex

Beau Travail
Galoup

Silver Skates
Fourier

Mauvais Sang
Alex

Tokyo!
Merde' (segment "Merde")

Girls with Balls
Barman

Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas
The Theologist

One Nation, One King
Marat

Gagarine
Gérard

Mister Lonely
Charlie Chaplin

The Stranger
Salamano