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Denis Lavant Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1961-06-17

Birthplace:
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France

Credits:
140 Total Roles

Denis Lavant

Acting

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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

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 Redoubt MOVIE Karl-Göran Persson
2025 In the Land of Arto MOVIE Rob
2025 L’OSSERVATORE DELL’EST MOVIE Self
2025 The Stranger MOVIE Salamano
2025 Sibyl MOVIE (Archive footage)
2025 Hyacinthe MOVIE Reda
2025 Bacon-Freud, face à face MOVIE Voix-off
2025 Demons to Diamonds MOVIE The prisoner
2025 Hotel Fantasma MOVIE Self
2025 In the Name of Blood MOVIE Jacques

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