Known For
Acting
Birthday
June 17, 1961 (age 65)
Place of Birth
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Also Known As
- Дени Лаван
- 드니 라방
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.
Known For - Movies
Tokyo!
as Merde' (segment "Merde")
The Stranger
as Salamano
Beau Travail
as Galoup
Silver Skates
as Fourier
Holy Motors
as Mr. Oscar / Banker / Beggar / Father / Accordionist / Killer
A Very Long Engagement
as Six-Soux
The Lovers on the Bridge
as Alex
Hood Witch
as Jules
My Little Princess
as Ernst
The Emperor of Paris
as Maillard
