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Birthplace
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
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Birthday
June 17, 1961Deathday
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Denis Lavant
Denis Lavant (born 17 June 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 awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
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| 2013 | International Cinephile Society Awards | Winner ICS Award | Best Actor (Denis Lavant) | Holy Motors |
| 2012 | Chicago International Film Festival | Winner Silver Hugo | Best Actor (Denis Lavant) | Holy Motors |
| 2012 | Indiewire Critics' Poll | Winner ICP Award | Best Lead Performance (Denis Lavant) | Holy Motors |
| 2012 | Toronto Film Critics Association Awards | Winner TFCA Award | Best Actor (Denis Lavant) | Holy Motors |
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Italian Online Movie Awards (IOMA) | Nominee IOMA | Best Actor (Miglior attore protagonista) (Denis Lavant) | Holy Motors |
| 2013 | Central Ohio Film Critics Association | Nominee COFCA Award | Best Actor (Denis Lavant) | Holy Motors |
| 2013 | César Awards, France | Nominee César | Best Actor (Meilleur acteur) (Denis Lavant) | Holy Motors |
| 2013 | Chlotrudis Awards | Nominee Chlotrudis Award | Best Actor (Denis Lavant) | Holy Motors |
| 2013 | International Online Cinema Awards (INOCA) | Nominee INOCA | Best Actor (Denis Lavant) | Holy Motors |
| 2013 | National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA | Nominee NSFC Award | Best Actor (Denis Lavant) | Holy Motors |
| 2013 | Online Film Critics Society Awards | Nominee OFCS Award | Best Actor (Denis Lavant) | Holy Motors |
| 2012 | Boston Society of Film Critics Awards | Nominee BSFC Award | Best Actor (Denis Lavant) | Holy Motors |
| 2012 | Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | Nominee CFCA Award | Best Actor (Denis Lavant) | Holy Motors |
| 2012 | Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards | Nominee LAFCA Award | Best Actor (Denis Lavant) | Holy Motors |
| 2012 | New York Film Critics Circle Awards | Nominee NYFCC Award | Best Actor (Denis Lavant) | Holy Motors |
| 2012 | Village Voice Film Poll | Nominee VVFP Award | Best Actor (Denis Lavant) | Holy Motors |
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