Ian Lavender
Acting Born Feb 16, 1946 Died Feb 2, 2024 Birmingham, England, UK 44 credits
Biography
Ian Lavender works in acting. Born February 16, 1946 in Birmingham, England, UK. Died February 2, 2024. Archytele tracks 44 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Dad's Army at the BBC
Dad's Army
The Hooligan FactoryThat Day We Sang
John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
31 North 62 East
The Alan Titchmarsh ShowHitler: The Comedy Years
The One Show
Celebrity Mastermind
Missing Presumed WipedWendy Richard: A Life on the BoxThe Best of Morecambe and Wise
Don't Panic: The Dad's Army Story
The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby
Ready, Steady, Cook
Peak PracticeGoodnight Sweetheart
Keeping Up Appearances
Daytime Live
CasualtyCasualtyGod's Chosen Car Park
EastEndersEastEnders
The Hello Goodbye Man
The Kenny Everett Television Show
The Best of the Adventures
Yes Minister
An Audience with...The Glums
Adventures of a Private EyeCome Back Mrs. Noah
Adventures of a Taxi DriverNot Now, Comrade
Three for AllConfessions of a Pop PerformerCarry On Behind
Rising Damp
Man About the House
Dad's Army
Dad's Army
Full Filmography
44 titles- Dad's Army at the BBC (2025) as Pte. Frank Pike
- Dad's Army (2016) as Brigadier Pritchard
- The Hooligan Factory (2014) as Grandpa
- That Day We Sang (2014) as Commissionaire
- John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely (2012)
- Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) as Self - Participant
- 31 North 62 East (2009) as John Mandelson
- The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2007) as Self
- Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) as Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
- Missing Presumed Wiped (2001)
- Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box (2001) as Private Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Best of Morecambe and Wise (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Don't Panic: The Dad's Army Story (2000)
- The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby (1996)
- Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) as Self - Guest
- Peak Practice (1993) as Mr. Neville
- Goodnight Sweetheart (1993) as Michael Sparrow
- Keeping Up Appearances (1990) as The Security Representative
- Daytime Live (1987)
- Casualty (1986) as Benny Jenkins
- Casualty (1986) as Gordon Cunningham
- God's Chosen Car Park (1986) as Gordon Hopper
- EastEnders (1985)
- EastEnders (1985) as Derek Harkinson
- The Hello Goodbye Man (1984) as Denis Ailing
- The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Various
- The Best of the Adventures (1981) as Ronald / Derek (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Yes Minister (1980)
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- The Glums (1978) as Ron
- Adventures of a Private Eye (1977) as Derek
- Come Back Mrs. Noah (1977)
- Adventures of a Taxi Driver (1976) as Ronald
- Not Now, Comrade (1976) as Gerry Buss
- Three for All (1975) as Carlo
- Confessions of a Pop Performer (1975) as Rodney
- Carry On Behind (1975) as Joe Baxter
- Rising Damp (1974)
- Man About the House (1973) as Mark
- Dad's Army (1971) as Private Frank Pike
- Dad's Army (1968) as Private Frank Pike
- Z-Cars (1962)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ian Lavender best known for?
Ian Lavender is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011), Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008), The One Show (2006), Flipper (1963).
When and where was Ian Lavender born?
Ian Lavender was born on February 16, 1946 in Birmingham, England, UK. They passed away on February 2, 2024.
How many credits does Ian Lavender have?
Ian Lavender has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2025.
What is Ian Lavender's background in cinema and television?
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.
Ian Lavender by the numbers
44credits
20films
24TV series
1962–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Yes Minister (1980) — aged about 34
- Keeping Up Appearances (1990) as The Security Representative — aged about 44
- Dad's Army (1968) as Private Frank Pike — aged about 22
- Rising Damp (1974) — aged about 28
- The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Various — aged about 36
- Z-Cars (1962) — aged about 16
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