4.3
TV
Acting
Ian Lavender
- Born
- Died
- (aged 77)
- Birthplace
- Birmingham, England, UK
- Credits
- 45 titles
Biography
Arthur Ian Lavender (16 February 1946 – 2 February 2024) was an English stage, film and television actor. He is known for his role as Private Pike in the BBC comedy series Dad's Army and was the last remaining major cast member until his passing in February 2024.
Signature work
Known For
4.3
TV
5.0
Movie
Dad's Army
7.7
TV
Keeping Up Appearances
8.3
TV
Yes Minister
5.0
Movie
Dad's Army
6.2
TV
Casualty
7.5
TV
Dad's Army
5.5
Movie
Carry On Behind
7.3
TV
Goodnight Sweetheart
7.4
TV
Rising Damp
5.4
Movie
The Hooligan Factory
5.2
Movie
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
4.5
Movie
Confessions of a Pop Performer
4.4
Movie
Adventures of a Private Eye
7.1
TV
Man About the House
7.3
TV
The Kenny Everett Television Show
5.9
Movie
Not Now, Comrade
4.8
Movie
31 North 62 East
Acting credits 45
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dad's Army at the BBC TV | Pte. Frank Pike (1 ep) |
| 2023 | Dad's Army: The Missing Episodes TV | Pte. Frank Pike (voice) (3 ep) |
| 2016 | Dad's Army Film | Brigadier Pritchard |
| 2014 | That Day We Sang Film | Commissionaire |
| 2014 | The Hooligan Factory Film | Grandpa |
| 2012 | John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely Film | |
| 2011 | Celebrity Antiques Road Trip TV | Self - Participant (1 ep) |
| 2009 | 31 North 62 East Film | John Mandelson |
| 2007 | The Alan Titchmarsh Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Hitler: The Comedy Years Film | Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2006 | The One Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Celebrity Mastermind TV | (1 ep) |
| 2001 | Missing Presumed Wiped Film | |
| 2001 | The Best of Morecambe and Wise Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2001 | Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box Film | Private Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2000 | Don't Panic: The Dad's Army Story Film | |
| 1996 | The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby Film | |
| 1996 | Noel's Telly Years TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1994 | Ready, Steady, Cook TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Goodnight Sweetheart TV | Michael Sparrow (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Peak Practice TV | Mr. Neville (1 ep) |
| 1990 | Keeping Up Appearances TV | The Security Representative (1 ep) |
| 1987 | Daytime Live TV | (1 ep) |
| 1986 | God's Chosen Car Park Film | Gordon Hopper |
| 1986 | Casualty TV | Benny Jenkins, Gordon Cunningham (2 ep) |
| 1985 | EastEnders TV | Derek Harkinson (839 ep) |
| 1984 | The Hello Goodbye Man TV | Denis Ailing (6 ep) |
| 1982 | The Kenny Everett Television Show TV | Various (1 ep) |
| 1981 | The Best of the Adventures Film | Ronald / Derek (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1980 | Yes Minister TV | (2 ep) |
| 1978 | The Glums TV | Ron (17 ep) |
| 1978 | An Audience with... TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1977 | Come Back Mrs. Noah TV | (5 ep) |
| 1977 | Adventures of a Private Eye Film | Derek |
| 1977 | Mr Big TV | Ginger (13 ep) |
| 1976 | Adventures of a Taxi Driver Film | Ronald |
| 1976 | Not Now, Comrade Film | Gerry Buss |
| 1975 | Carry On Behind Film | Joe Baxter |
| 1975 | Three for All Film | Carlo |
| 1975 | Confessions of a Pop Performer Film | Rodney |
| 1974 | Rising Damp TV | (1 ep) |
| 1973 | Man About the House TV | Mark (1 ep) |
| 1971 | Dad's Army Film | Private Frank Pike |
| 1968 | Dad's Army TV | Private Frank Pike (77 ep) |
| 1962 | Z-Cars TV | (2 ep) |