Ian Lavender

Acting / Production / Writing / Creator

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.

Personal Information

Place of Birth

Birmingham, England, UK

About

Acting, Male

Birthday

16 February 1946, 79 years old

Known For

Dad's Army

Carry On Behind

Adventures of a Taxi Driver

The Hooligan Factory

Confessions of a Pop Performer

Adventures of a Private Eye

31 North 62 East

Not Now, Comrade

Filmography

Production

Writing

Creator

Dad's Army

Brigadier Pritchard

2016

That Day We Sang

Commissionaire

2014

The Hooligan Factory

Grandpa

2014

John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely

2012

31 North 62 East

John Mandelson

2009

Hitler: The Comedy Years

Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)

2007

Missing Presumed Wiped

2001

The Best of Morecambe and Wise

Self (archive footage)

2001

Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box

Private Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)

2001

Don't Panic: The Dad's Army Story

2000

The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby

1996

God's Chosen Car Park

Gordon Hopper

1986

The Best of the Adventures

Ronald / Derek (archive footage) (uncredited)

1981

Adventures of a Private Eye

Derek

1977

Adventures of a Taxi Driver

Ronald

1976

Not Now, Comrade

Gerry Buss

1976

Carry On Behind

Joe Baxter

1975

Three for All

Carlo

1975

Confessions of a Pop Performer

Rodney

1975

Dad's Army

Private Frank Pike

1971