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Denis Lavant
Born 1961-06-17Neuilly-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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
ErraticsLucien Le SaintIn All My Journeys I Am ReturningRoleThe End(voice)RedoubtKarl-Göran PerssonIn the Land of ArtoRobL’OSSERVATORE DELL’ESTRoleThe StrangerSalamanoSibyl(Archive footage)HyacintheRedaBacon-Freud, face à faceVoix-offDemons to DiamondsThe prisonerHotel FantasmaRoleIn the Name of BloodJacquesWalter Benjamin, el aura del caminoSelfFracasRoleTwo Night Owls in ParisLe bouquinisteIt's Not MeMonsieur MerdeThe Boy Who Owns the WorldKasimirPetit Papa Noël va mourir aujourd'huiRoleThunder VoiceProphetBody of CrimeRoleHood WitchJulesPoisson rougePère de GuillaumeMiserable MiracleNarrator (French)