Ian Lavender

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Ian Lavender

Acting February 16, 1946

Birmingham, England, UK

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 A…

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EastEnders

EastEnders

4.2 1985 TV Show
Casualty

Casualty

6.2 1986 TV Show
The One Show

The One Show

4.4 2006 TV Show
Ready, Steady, Cook

Ready, Steady, Cook

8.0 1994 TV Show
Peak Practice

Peak Practice

6.5 1993 TV Show
Keeping Up Appearances

Keeping Up Appearances

7.7 1990 TV Show
Z-Cars

Z-Cars

7.3 1962 TV Show
An Audience with...

An Audience with...

5.3 1978 TV Show
Dad's Army

Dad's Army

5.0 2016 Movie
Yes Minister

Yes Minister

8.3 1980 TV Show
Dad's Army

Dad's Army

7.4 1968 TV Show
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

6.0 2011 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    Dad's Army at the BBC

    TV show Pte. Frank Pike

  2. 2016
    Dad's Army

    Movie Brigadier Pritchard

  3. 2014
    That Day We Sang

    Movie Commissionaire

  4. 2014
    The Hooligan Factory

    Movie Grandpa

  5. 2012
    John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely

    Movie

  6. 2011
    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    TV show Self - Participant

  7. 2009
    31 North 62 East

    Movie John Mandelson

  8. 2007
    The Alan Titchmarsh Show

    TV show Self

  9. 2007
    Hitler: The Comedy Years

    Movie Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)

  10. 2006
    The One Show

    TV show Self

  11. 2003
    Celebrity Mastermind

    TV show

  12. 2001
    Missing Presumed Wiped

    Movie

  13. 2001
    The Best of Morecambe and Wise

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  14. 2001
    Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box

    Movie Private Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)

  15. 2000
    Don't Panic: The Dad's Army Story

    Movie

  16. 1996
    The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby

    Movie

More credits
  1. 1996
    Noel's Telly Years

    TV show Self

  2. 1994
    Ready, Steady, Cook

    TV show Self - Guest

  3. 1993
    Goodnight Sweetheart

    TV show Michael Sparrow

  4. 1993
    Peak Practice

    TV show Mr. Neville

  5. 1990
    Keeping Up Appearances

    TV show The Security Representative

  6. 1987
    Daytime Live

    TV show

  7. 1986
    God's Chosen Car Park

    Movie Gordon Hopper

  8. 1986
    Casualty

    TV show Benny Jenkins

  9. 1985
    EastEnders

    TV show

  10. 1984
    The Hello Goodbye Man

    TV show Denis Ailing

  11. 1982
    The Kenny Everett Television Show

    TV show Various

  12. 1981
    The Best of the Adventures

    Movie Ronald / Derek (archive footage) (uncredited)

  13. 1980
    Yes Minister

    TV show

  14. 1978
    The Glums

    TV show Ron

  15. 1978
    An Audience with...

    TV show Self

  16. 1977
    Come Back Mrs. Noah

    TV show

  17. 1977
    Adventures of a Private Eye

    Movie Derek

  18. 1977
    Mr. Big

    TV show Ginger

  19. 1976
    Adventures of a Taxi Driver

    Movie Ronald

  20. 1976
    Not Now, Comrade

    Movie Gerry Buss

  21. 1975
    Carry On Behind

    Movie Joe Baxter

  22. 1975
    Three for All

    Movie Carlo

  23. 1975
    Confessions of a Pop Performer

    Movie Rodney

  24. 1974
    Rising Damp

    TV show