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Ian Lavender

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Feb 16 1946
Birthplace: Birmingham, England, UK

Death: Fri, Feb 02 2024
Ian Lavender is 77 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Dad's Army
Dad's Army
Ian Lavender was
69 in Dad's Army
as 'Brigadier Pritchard'.
Fri, Feb 05 2016
Poster of That Day We Sang
That Day We Sang
Ian Lavender was
68 in That Day We Sang
as 'Commissionaire'.
Fri, Dec 26 2014
Poster of The Hooligan Factory
The Hooligan Factory
Ian Lavender was
68 in The Hooligan Factory
as 'Grandpa'.
Fri, Jun 13 2014
Poster of 31 North 62 East
31 North 62 East
Ian Lavender was
63 in 31 North 62 East
as 'John Mandelson'.
Fri, Sep 18 2009
Poster of Hitler: The Comedy Years
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Ian Lavender was
61 in Hitler: The Comedy Years
as 'Pte. Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 10 2007
Poster of Dad's Army: Missing Presumed Wiped
Dad's Army: Missing Presumed Wiped
Ian Lavender was
55 in Dad's Army: Missing Presumed Wiped
Fri, Dec 28 2001
Poster of The Best of Morecambe and Wise
The Best of Morecambe and Wise
Ian Lavender was
55 in The Best of Morecambe and Wise
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Oct 01 2001
Poster of Don't Panic: The Dad's Army Story
Don't Panic: The Dad's Army Story
Ian Lavender was
54 in Don't Panic: The Dad's Army Story
Sat, May 27 2000
Poster of The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby
The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby
Ian Lavender was
49 in The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby
Mon, Feb 05 1996
Poster of God's Chosen Car Park
God's Chosen Car Park
Ian Lavender was
40 in God's Chosen Car Park
as 'Gordon Hopper'.
Mon, Dec 01 1986
Poster of The Best of the Adventures
The Best of the Adventures
Ian Lavender was
34 in The Best of the Adventures
as 'Ronald / Derek (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Adventures of a Private Eye
Adventures of a Private Eye
Ian Lavender was
31 in Adventures of a Private Eye
as 'Derek'.
Fri, Mar 04 1977
Poster of Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Ian Lavender was
30 in Adventures of a Taxi Driver
as 'Ronald'.
Fri, Apr 30 1976
Poster of Not Now, Comrade
Not Now, Comrade
Ian Lavender was
29 in Not Now, Comrade
as 'Gerry Buss'.
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Carry On Behind
Carry On Behind
Ian Lavender was
29 in Carry On Behind
as 'Joe Baxter'.
Tue, Jun 10 1975
Poster of Three for All
Three for All
Ian Lavender was
29 in Three for All
as 'Carlo'.
Thu, May 01 1975
Poster of Confessions of a Pop Performer
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Ian Lavender was
28 in Confessions of a Pop Performer
as 'Rodney'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Dad's Army
Dad's Army
Ian Lavender was
25 in Dad's Army
as 'Pte. Frank Pike'.
Fri, Mar 12 1971

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Dad's Army: The Animations
Dad's Army: The Animations
Ian Lavender was
77+ in Dad's Army: The Animations
as 'Private Frank Pike'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 06 2023
Poster of Dad's Army: The Missing Episodes
Dad's Army: The Missing Episodes
Ian Lavender was
77+ in Dad's Army: The Missing Episodes
as 'Pte. Frank Pike'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 06 2023
Poster of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Ian Lavender was
65+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as 'Self - Participant'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of The Alan Titchmarsh Show
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Ian Lavender was
61+ in The Alan Titchmarsh Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2007
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Ian Lavender was
60+ in The One Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Celebrity Mastermind
Celebrity Mastermind
Ian Lavender was
57+ in Celebrity Mastermind
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 26 2003
Poster of Ready Steady Cook
Ready Steady Cook
Ian Lavender was
48+ in Ready Steady Cook
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 1994
Poster of Goodnight Sweetheart
Goodnight Sweetheart
Ian Lavender was
47+ in Goodnight Sweetheart
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 18 1993
Poster of Peak Practice
Peak Practice
Ian Lavender was
47+ in Peak Practice
as 'Mr. Neville'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 10 1993
Poster of Keeping Up Appearances
Keeping Up Appearances
Ian Lavender was
44+ in Keeping Up Appearances
as 'The Security Representative'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1990
Poster of Cluedo
Cluedo
Ian Lavender was
44+ in Cluedo
as 'Professor Plum'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 25 1990
Poster of Daytime Live
Daytime Live
Ian Lavender was
41+ in Daytime Live
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 21 1987
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Ian Lavender was
40+ in Casualty
as 'Benny Jenkins, Gordon Cunningham'.
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Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of EastEnders
EastEnders
Ian Lavender was
39+ in EastEnders
as ', Derek Harkinson'.
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Tue, Feb 19 1985
Poster of The Hello Goodbye Man
The Hello Goodbye Man
Ian Lavender was
37+ in The Hello Goodbye Man
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Thu, Jan 05 1984
Poster of The Kenny Everett Television Show
The Kenny Everett Television Show
Ian Lavender was
36+ in The Kenny Everett Television Show
as 'Various'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 25 1982
Poster of Yes Minister
Yes Minister
Ian Lavender was
34+ in Yes Minister
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 25 1980
Poster of The Glums
The Glums
Ian Lavender was
32+ in The Glums
as 'Ron'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 07 1978
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Ian Lavender was
31+ in An Audience with...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Come Back Mrs. Noah
Come Back Mrs. Noah
Ian Lavender was
31+ in Come Back Mrs. Noah
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 13 1977
Poster of Rising Damp
Rising Damp
Ian Lavender was
28+ in Rising Damp
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 02 1974
Poster of Man About the House
Man About the House
Ian Lavender was
27+ in Man About the House
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 15 1973
Poster of Dad's Army
Dad's Army
Ian Lavender was
22+ in Dad's Army
as 'Private Frank Pike'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 31 1968
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
Ian Lavender was
15+ in Z-Cars
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962