2025Nominee
Best Performance
The Stranger
Denis Lavant
Actor · Writer
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
June 17, 1961
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2012Nominee
Best Performance
Holy Motors
2004Nominee
Best Performance
A Very Long Engagement
Career Highlights
2025Highlight
Best Performance
Hotel Fantasma
2008Highlight
Best Performance
Tokyo!
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The Stranger
Holy Motors
A Very Long Engagement