Denis Lavant
Known For
Acting
Born
1961-06-17 in 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.
Most Known For
The Little Murders of Agatha Christie
as André Custe
The Traveller
as Alberto
Square
as Self
Tokyo!
as Merde' (segment "Merde")
Mr. X
as Self
Gagarine
as Gérard
Holy Motors
as Mr. Oscar / Banker / Beggar / Father / Accordionist / Killer
Tralala
as Climby
The Lonely
The Stranger
as Salamano
Poisson rouge
as Père de Guillaume
Pitchipoï
as Pierre Schulmann
Going and Coming Back
as Simon Lerner's patient
Midnight Sun
as Pierre Carnot
Fan Club
as Damien
Silver Skates
as Fourier
X14
The Emperor of Paris
as Maillard
The Night Eats the World
as Alfred
