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Actor · screenwriter

Denis Lavant

age 65 · born June 17, 1961 in Neuilly-sur-Seine

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I’ll let you know on November 16: The Countess of Monte Cristo.

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Denis Lavant’s filmography

Known for

All roles, 128

Newest first

Show the other 118From L’OSSERVATORE DELL’EST (2025) to Paris Ficelle (1982)

As himself: 13 appearances

talk shows, documentaries

Filmography: TMDB.

Coming soon with Denis Lavant

10 more with no date

Que demande le peuple, 7 jours 4000 ans, Makunaíma XXI, Dante's Divine Comedy, Fol

Release dates: TMDB. They may change.

Who is Denis Lavant?

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.

Biography: TMDB.

At a glance

Born
June 17, 1961 (age 65)
Place of birth
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France

Facts: TMDB.

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Denis Lavant’s career in numbers

roles: 125 films and 3 series
128
TV episodes
10
years behind the camera, since 1982
44
top rated: “A Very Long Engagement” (TMDB)
7.3

Genres of his features

  • drama66%
  • comedy17%
  • romance12%
  • documentary9%
  • thriller9%

Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 125 features. One film can have several genres.

Most often with Denis Lavant

Counted from TMDB casts and crews.

Frequently asked questions about Denis Lavant

How old is Denis Lavant?

65 years old. They were born on June 17, 1961 in Neuilly-sur-Seine.

What has Denis Lavant been in?

Among others: “A Very Long Engagement”, “Holy Motors”, and “The Night Eats the World”.

When is the next film with Denis Lavant out?

The Countess of Monte Cristo comes out November 16, 2026.

Sources: TMDB (person data, filmography, photos). As of November 14, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku