Ian Lavender

Acting

Ian Lavender

Born 16 February 1946 · Birmingham, England, UK · Died 2 February 2024 at 77

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

Highlights

Yes Minister1980 · Series
Keeping Up Appearances1990 · Series · The Security Representative
Dad's Army1968 · Series · Private Frank Pike
Goodnight Sweetheart1993 · Series · Michael Sparrow
Casualty1986 · Series · Benny Jenkins
Dad's Army2016 · Film · Brigadier Pritchard

Filmography

Movies

15 films

Dad's Army2016 · Film · Brigadier Pritchard
That Day We Sang2014 · Film · Commissionaire
The Hooligan Factory2014 · Film · Grandpa
John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely2012 · Film
31 North 62 East2009 · Film · John Mandelson
Missing Presumed Wiped2001 · Film
Don't Panic: The Dad's Army Story2000 · Film
The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby1996 · Film
Adventures of a Private Eye1977 · Film · Derek
Adventures of a Taxi Driver1976 · Film · Ronald
Not Now, Comrade1976 · Film · Gerry Buss
Carry On Behind1975 · Film · Joe Baxter
Three for All1975 · Film · Carlo
Confessions of a Pop Performer1975 · Film · Rodney
Dad's Army1971 · Film · Private Frank Pike

Filmography

Series

16 shows

Dad's Army at the BBC2025 · Series · Pte. Frank Pike
Dad's Army: The Missing Episodes2023 · Series · Pte. Frank Pike (voice)
Celebrity Mastermind2003 · Series
Goodnight Sweetheart1993 · Series · Michael Sparrow
Peak Practice1993 · Series · Mr. Neville
Keeping Up Appearances1990 · Series · The Security Representative
Casualty1986 · Series · Benny Jenkins
EastEnders1985 · Series
The Kenny Everett Television Show1982 · Series · Various
Yes Minister1980 · Series
The Glums1978 · Series · Ron
Come Back Mrs. Noah1977 · Series
Rising Damp1974 · Series
Man About the House1973 · Series · Mark
Dad's Army1968 · Series · Private Frank Pike
Z-Cars1962 · Series