
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'...
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
A Very Long Engagement
as Six-Soux
The Night Eats the World
as Alfred
Cast Credits
Redoubt
as Karl-Göran Persson
In the Land of Arto
as Rob
The Stranger
as Salamano
Hyacinthe
as Reda
Demons to Diamonds
as The prisoner
In the Name of Blood
as Jacques
Two Night Owls in Paris
as Le bouquiniste
The Boy Who Owns the World
as Kasimir
Thunder Voice
as Prophet
Hood Witch
as Jules
Poisson rouge
as Père de Guillaume
Miserable Miracle
as Narrator (French)
Human Flowers of Flesh
as Galoup
Aymeline
as Franco Fontane
Le discours
as Le politicien
South Sentinel
as Commandant de Royer
Tralala
as Climby
The Nipple Whisperer
as Maurice Sanders
Night of the Kings
as Silence
Silver Skates
as Fourier
Gagarine
as Gérard
The Blue Star
as Le Narrateur
The Escapade
as Jacques
Crew Credits
Fracas
Writer