Denis Lavant

Denis Lavant

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

June 16, 1961 (64 years old)

Place of Birth

Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France

Also Known As

Дени Лаван

드니 라방

Denis Lavant

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.