Lars von Trier is a renowned Danish film director and screenwriter famous for his provocative and ambitious style. He co-created the Dogme 95 movement and has directed several award-winning films such as "Breaking the Waves" and "Dancer in the Dark".
This is based on winning 5 head-to-head matchups with other famous people, but also losing 16 head-to-head matchups.
Most recently Lars von Trier lost a matchup to Sam Shepard (#1271) voted by someone from United States.