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Denis Lavant
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Actor
From
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Born
1961-06-17
Overview
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.
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TV
The Little Murders of Agatha Christie

Film
The Stranger
Oct 29, 2025

TV
The Traveller

Film
A Very Long Engagement
Oct 27, 2004

Film
Silver Skates
Dec 10, 2020

Film
Holy Motors
Jul 2, 2012

Film
Beau Travail
May 3, 2000

TV
Midnight Sun

Film
The Emperor of Paris
Dec 19, 2018

Film
Tokyo!
Aug 16, 2008

Film
My Little Princess
Jun 29, 2011

Film
The Lovers on the Bridge
Oct 16, 1991

Film
Mauvais Sang
Nov 26, 1986

Film
Les Misérables
Oct 20, 1982

Film
Entre Nous
Apr 6, 1983
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