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.

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Filmography

View The Little Murders of Agatha Christie
The Little Murders of Agatha Christie

The Little Murders of Agatha Christie

2009Series
7.4
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Square

Square

2012Series0
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Tokyo!

Tokyo!

2008Film
6.9
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The Stranger

The Stranger

2025Film
6.8
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The Traveller

The Traveller

2019Series
7.0
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Silver Skates

Silver Skates

2020Film
7.5
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A Very Long Engagement

A Very Long Engagement

2004Film
7.3
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Beau Travail

Beau Travail

2000Film
7.1
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Midnight Sun

Midnight Sun

2016Series
7.2
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The Lovers on the Bridge

The Lovers on the Bridge

1991Film
7.4
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The Night Eats the World

The Night Eats the World

2018Film
6.0
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Les Misérables

Les Misérables

1982Film
6.9