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Ian Lavender

Acting · 1946–2024 · Birmingham, England, UK

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

Filmography

2025Dad's Army at the BBCPte. Frank Pike
2016Dad's ArmyBrigadier Pritchard
2014That Day We SangCommissionaire
2014The Hooligan FactoryGrandpa
2012John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely
2011Celebrity Antiques Road TripSelf - Participant
200931 North 62 EastJohn Mandelson
2007The Alan Titchmarsh ShowSelf
2007Hitler: The Comedy YearsFrank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)
2006The One ShowSelf
2003Celebrity Mastermind
2001Missing Presumed Wiped
2001The Best of Morecambe and WiseSelf (archive footage)
2001Wendy Richard: A Life on the BoxPrivate Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)
2000Don't Panic: The Dad's Army Story
1996The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby
1994Ready, Steady, CookSelf - Guest
1993Peak PracticeMr. Neville
1990Keeping Up AppearancesThe Security Representative
1987Daytime Live
1986God's Chosen Car ParkGordon Hopper
1986CasualtyBenny Jenkins
1985EastEnders
1984The Hello Goodbye ManDenis Ailing
1982The Kenny Everett Television ShowVarious
1981The Best of the AdventuresRonald / Derek (archive footage) (uncredited)
1980Yes Minister
1978The GlumsRon
1978An Audience with...Self
1977Come Back Mrs. Noah
1977Adventures of a Private EyeDerek
1976Adventures of a Taxi DriverRonald
1976Not Now, ComradeGerry Buss
1975Carry On BehindJoe Baxter
1975Three for AllCarlo
1975Confessions of a Pop PerformerRodney
1974Rising Damp
1973Man About the HouseMark
1971Dad's ArmyPrivate Frank Pike
1968Dad's ArmyPrivate Frank Pike
1962Z-Cars

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