Actor

Denis Lavant

Acting

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Acting credits

128

Prolific

Very extensive acting filmography.

TMDB popularity

1.0

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Movies: 124Series: 4Crew credits: 1

TMDB ID: 27978

IMDb ID: nm0491777

Known for: Acting

Born: June 17, 1961

Age: 64

Place of birth: Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1982 - 2026

Years active: 45

Average TMDB rating: 6.27

Wikidata: Q1187498

Also known as

Дени Лаван • 드니 라방

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Writer (1)

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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.