Denis Lavant
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.
Acting
Movie
A Very Long Engagement
as Six-Soux
2004
Movie
Holy Motors
as Mr. Oscar / Banker / Beggar / Father / Accordionist / Killer
2012
Movie
The Night Eats the World
as Alfred
2018
Movie
The Emperor of Paris
as Maillard
2018
Movie
The Lovers on the Bridge
as Alex
1991
Movie
Beau Travail
as Galoup
2000
Movie
Silver Skates
as Fourier
2020
Movie
Mauvais Sang
as Alex
1986
Movie
Tokyo!
as Merde' (segment "Merde")
2008
Movie
Girls with Balls
as Barman
2019
Movie
Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas
as The Theologist
2013
Movie
The Stranger
as Salamano
2025
Movie
One Nation, One King
as Marat
2018
Movie
Gagarine
as Gérard
2020
Movie
Mister Lonely
as Charlie Chaplin
2008
Movie
Boy Meets Girl
as Alex
1984
Movie
21 Nights with Pattie
as André
2015
Movie
My Little Princess
as Ernst
2011
Movie
Night of the Kings
as Silence
2021
Movie
Les Misérables
as Montparnasse
1982
TV
Midnight Sun
as Pierre Carnot
2016
Movie
Deep in the Woods
as Stephane
2000
Movie
Hood Witch
as Jules
2023
Movie
3 Days in Quiberon
as Fisherman Poet
2018
