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
EastEnders
1985
TV
EastEnders
Derek Harkinson
1985
TV
The One Show
Self
2006
TV
Casualty
Benny Jenkins
1986
TV
Casualty
Gordon Cunningham
1986
TV
Ready, Steady, Cook
Self - Guest
1994
TV
Peak Practice
Mr. Neville
1993
TV
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Self
2007
TV
Z-Cars
1962
TV
Celebrity Mastermind
2003
TV
An Audience with...
Self
1978
TV
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Self - Participant
2011
TV
Daytime Live
1987
TV
Keeping Up Appearances
The Security Representative
1990
TV
Yes Minister
1980
TV
Dad's Army
Private Frank Pike
1968
TV
Goodnight Sweetheart
1993
TV
Rising Damp
1974
TV
The Kenny Everett Television Show
Various
1982
TV
Man About the House
Mark
1973
Filmography
2025TVDad's Army at the BBCas Pte. Frank Pike2016FilmDad's Armyas Brigadier Pritchard2014FilmThat Day We Sangas Commissionaire2014FilmThe Hooligan Factoryas Grandpa2012FilmJohn Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely2011TVCelebrity Antiques Road Tripas Self - Participant2009Film31 North 62 Eastas John Mandelson2007TVThe Alan Titchmarsh Showas Self2007FilmHitler: The Comedy Yearsas Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)2006TVThe One Showas Self2003TVCelebrity Mastermind2001FilmMissing Presumed Wiped2001FilmThe Best of Morecambe and Wiseas Self (archive footage)2001FilmWendy Richard: A Life on the Boxas Private Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)2000FilmDon't Panic: The Dad's Army Story1996FilmThe All New Adventures of Mr Blobby1994TVReady, Steady, Cookas Self - Guest1993TVGoodnight Sweetheart1993TVPeak Practiceas Mr. Neville1990TVKeeping Up Appearancesas The Security Representative1987TVDaytime Live1986FilmGod's Chosen Car Parkas Gordon Hopper1986TVCasualtyas Benny Jenkins1985TVEastEnders1984TVThe Hello Goodbye Manas Denis Ailing1982TVThe Kenny Everett Television Showas Various1981FilmThe Best of the Adventuresas Ronald / Derek (archive footage) (uncredited)1980TVYes Minister1978TVThe Glumsas Ron1978TVAn Audience with...as Self1977TVCome Back Mrs. Noah1977FilmAdventures of a Private Eyeas Derek1976FilmAdventures of a Taxi Driveras Ronald1976FilmNot Now, Comradeas Gerry Buss1975FilmCarry On Behindas Joe Baxter1975FilmThree for Allas Carlo1975FilmConfessions of a Pop Performeras Rodney1974TVRising Damp1973TVMan About the Houseas Mark1971FilmDad's Armyas Private Frank Pike1968TVDad's Armyas Private Frank Pike1962TVZ-Cars