Denis Lavant
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Fan Club
as Damien
2018
Miserable Miracle
as Narrator (French)
2023
Austerlitz
as Jacques Austerlitz
2015
The Lovers on the Bridge
as Alex
1991
A Very Long Engagement
as Six-Soux
2004
Language Does Not Lie
as Narrator (voice)
2004
Les Misérables
as Montparnasse
1982
The Lonely
2009
Deep in the Woods
as Stephane
2000
Tuvalu
as Anton
1999
Scaramouche Scaramouche
as Scaramouche
2018
Tokyo!
as Merde' (segment "Merde")
2008
Wild Animals
as Emil
1997
South Sentinel
as Commandant de Royer
2022
Atlantika
2011
Wild Camp
as Blaise
2005
Beau Travail
as Galoup
2000
La Squale
as Le joker
2000
Mister Lonely
as Charlie Chaplin
2008
Boy Meets Girl
as Alex
1984
