
Ian Lavender
Known for Acting · 41 credits
- Born
- 1946-02-16
- Died
- 2024-02-02
- Place of birth
- Birmingham, England, UK
- Also known as
- Arthur Ian Lavender
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.
Known For
TV Shows (21)

EastEnders
1985
as Derek Harkinson

Ready, Steady, Cook
1994
as Self - Guest

The One Show
2006
as Self

Casualty
1986
as Benny Jenkins / Gordon Cunningham

Z-Cars
1962

Peak Practice
1993
as Mr. Neville

Celebrity Mastermind
2003

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
as Self - Participant
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
2007
as Self

An Audience with...
1978
as Self

Keeping Up Appearances
1990
as The Security Representative

Dad's Army
1968
as Private Frank Pike
Daytime Live
1987

Yes Minister
1980

The Kenny Everett Television Show
1982
as Various

Man About the House
1973
as Mark

Rising Damp
1974

The Glums
1978
as Ron
The Hello Goodbye Man
1984
as Denis Ailing

Come Back Mrs. Noah
1977

Dad's Army at the BBC
2025
as Pte. Frank Pike
Movies (20)

Dad's Army
2016
as Brigadier Pritchard

Adventures of a Private Eye
1977
as Derek

Adventures of a Taxi Driver
1976
as Ronald

The Hooligan Factory
2014
as Grandpa

Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007
as Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)

Carry On Behind
1975
as Joe Baxter

Three for All
1975
as Carlo

31 North 62 East
2009
as John Mandelson

Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975
as Rodney

Missing Presumed Wiped
2001

Dad's Army
1971
as Private Frank Pike

Not Now, Comrade
1976
as Gerry Buss
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
2001
as Private Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)
God's Chosen Car Park
1986
as Gordon Hopper

John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely
2012

That Day We Sang
2014
as Commissionaire

The Best of Morecambe and Wise
2001
as Self (archive footage)

Don't Panic: The Dad's Army Story
2000

The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby
1996

The Best of the Adventures
1981
as Ronald / Derek (archive footage) (uncredited)
About Ian Lavender
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. With 41 credits spanning from 1962 to 2025, Ian Lavender has appeared in 20 films and 21 TV shows.
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Most Popular Ian Lavender Movies
- Dad's Army (2016) — as Brigadier Pritchard
- Adventures of a Private Eye (1977) — as Derek
- Adventures of a Taxi Driver (1976) — as Ronald
- The Hooligan Factory (2014) — as Grandpa
- Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) — as Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)
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