Notable FigureMale
Denis Lavant
born 1961
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryDenis Lavant is a French actor. He is 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 two of Carax's films, including Les amants du Pont-Neuf (1991) and Holy Motors (2012). Lavant is also known for his roles in Claire Denis' Beau Travail (1999) and Harmony Korine's Mister Lonely (2007).
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
June 17, 1961
Neuilly-sur-Seine
Citizenship
France
Occupations & fields
stage actorfilm actortelevision actoractor
Awards & honours
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- Field and occupation
- francouzský herec, hudebník, básník a scenárista
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