Denis Lavant

Personal information

Known for: Acting
Known credits: 147
Gender: Male
Born: June 17, 1961
Place of birth: Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Also known as: Дени Лаван드니 라방

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.