Denis Lavant
ActingAbout 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.
Denis Lavant Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Denis Lavant reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Denis Lavant's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 62% of Denis Lavant's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains After Midnight, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Denis Lavant Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Denis Lavant's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Denis Lavant has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Stranger | Salamano | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Bacon-Freud, face à face | Voix-off | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Two Night Owls in Paris | Le bouquiniste | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | It's Not Me | Monsieur Merde | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Boy Who Owns the World | Kasimir | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Hood Witch | Jules | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Human Flowers of Flesh | Galoup | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | All Effort of Men | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Tell Me Iggy | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Nipple Whisperer | Maurice Sanders | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Night of the Kings | Silence | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Silver Skates | Fourier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Gagarine | Gérard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Figurant | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Vous êtes jeunes, vous êtes beaux | Monsieur Loyal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Bra | Kamal | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Emperor of Paris | Maillard | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | 3 Days in Quiberon | Fisherman Poet | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Night Eats the World | Alfred | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | My Intelligent Comedy | Allen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Boris Without Beatrice | L'Inconnu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Me and Kaminski | Karl-Ludwig | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Iron Ivan | Eugene de Paris | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Journey to the West | Dragon | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Mr. X | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Jiminy | Otto Hoffmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Marussia | Clochard | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | DRIVE IN Holy Motors | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Holy Motors | Mr. Oscar / Banker / Beggar / Father / Accordionist / Killer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | My Little Princess | Ernst | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Temptation of St. Tony | Count Korzybski | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Hymn to Merde | Merde | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Les Cowboys n'ont pas peur de mourir | (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Tokyo! | Merde' (segment "Merde") | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Mister Lonely | Charlie Chaplin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Happy New Year London | Gerrard Ames | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Language Does Not Lie | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | A Very Long Engagement | Six-Soux | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | La Squale | Le joker | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Beau Travail | Galoup | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Tuvalu | Anton | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Lovers on the Bridge | Alex | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Mauvais Sang | Alex | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Going and Coming Back | Simon Lerner's patient | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Boy Meets Girl | Alex | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Long Live Life | Caviar delivery man | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | After Midnight | (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Entre Nous | Un militaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Les Misérables | Montparnasse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | L'Ombre sur la plage | - | Hit | Similar → |
Denis Lavant - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Denis Lavant?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Denis Lavant is "After Midnight" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Denis Lavant acted in?
Denis Lavant has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Denis Lavant?
Other notable films include "The Boy Who Owns the World", "Language Does Not Lie", and "Two Night Owls in Paris".