Actor

Denis Lavant

1982–presentb. 1961DramaComedyDocumentaryRomance

Chronicler of the Human Condition

Also wrote 1 screenplay ↗

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Known For

129 acting credits

as Six-Soux

A Very Long Engagement

as Six-Soux

2004

A Very Long Engagement

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

Holy Motors

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

2012

Holy Motors

Filmography

2026RedoubtKarl-Göran Persson 2026The End(voice)2025HyacintheReda 2025In the Land of ArtoRob3.5 2025In the Name of BloodJacques6.0 2025Demons to DiamondsThe prisoner 2025The Stranger

About

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.

As Screenwriter

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