Denis Lavant

Denis Lavant

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'...

Known For

Holy Motors

as Mr. Oscar / Banker / Beggar / Father / Accordionist / Killer

Cast Credits

Redoubt

as Karl-Göran Persson

The Stranger

as Salamano

Hyacinthe

as Reda

Demons to Diamonds

as The prisoner

Two Night Owls in Paris

as Le bouquiniste

Thunder Voice

as Prophet

Hood Witch

as Jules

Poisson rouge

as Père de Guillaume

Miserable Miracle

as Narrator (French)

Aymeline

as Franco Fontane

Le discours

as Le politicien

South Sentinel

as Commandant de Royer

Tralala

as Climby

The Nipple Whisperer

as Maurice Sanders

Silver Skates

as Fourier

Gagarine

as Gérard

The Blue Star

as Le Narrateur

The Escapade

as Jacques

Crew Credits

Fracas

Writer