Denis Lavant
An image from Mauvais Sang, one of the productions that also features Denis Lavant.
Denis Lavant

Denis Lavant

June 17, 1961 — Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France

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.

Holy Motors

Holy Motors

2012

The Night Eats the World

The Night Eats the World

2018

The Emperor of Paris

The Emperor of Paris

2018

The Lovers on the Bridge

The Lovers on the Bridge

1991

Beau Travail

Beau Travail

2000

Mauvais Sang

Mauvais Sang

1986

Tokyo!

Tokyo!

2008

Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas

Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas

2013