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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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 26 2014
Poster of The Hooligan Factory
The Hooligan Factory
Ian Lavender was 68 in The Hooligan Factory as 'Grandpa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 2014
Poster of John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely
John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely
Ian Lavender was 66 in John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 2012
Poster of 31 North 62 East
31 North 62 East
Ian Lavender was 63 in 31 North 62 East as 'John Mandelson'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1976
Poster of Not Now, Comrade
Not Now, Comrade
Ian Lavender was 29 in Not Now, Comrade as 'Gerry Buss'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Carry On Behind
Carry On Behind
Ian Lavender was 29 in Carry On Behind as 'Joe Baxter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 10 1975
Poster of Three for All
Three for All
Ian Lavender was 29 in Three for All as 'Carlo'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Dad's Army
Dad's Army
Ian Lavender was 25 in Dad's Army as 'Pte. Frank Pike'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Celebrity Mastermind
Celebrity Mastermind
Ian Lavender was 57+ in Celebrity Mastermind
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 1994
Poster of Goodnight Sweetheart
Goodnight Sweetheart
Ian Lavender was 47+ in Goodnight Sweetheart
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 18 1993
Poster of Peak Practice
Peak Practice
Ian Lavender was 47+ in Peak Practice as 'Mr. Neville'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1990
Poster of Cluedo
Cluedo
Ian Lavender was 44+ in Cluedo as 'Professor Plum'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 25 1990
Poster of Daytime Live
Daytime Live
Ian Lavender was 41+ in Daytime Live
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 21 1987
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Ian Lavender was 40+ in Casualty as 'Benny Jenkins, Gordon Cunningham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of EastEnders
EastEnders
Ian Lavender was 39+ in EastEnders as ', Derek Harkinson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 19 1985
Poster of The Hello Goodbye Man
The Hello Goodbye Man
Ian Lavender was 37+ in The Hello Goodbye Man
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 25 1982
Poster of Yes Minister
Yes Minister
Ian Lavender was 34+ in Yes Minister
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 25 1980
Poster of The Glums
The Glums
Ian Lavender was 32+ in The Glums as 'Ron'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 13 1977
Poster of Rising Damp
Rising Damp
Ian Lavender was 28+ in Rising Damp
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 31 1968
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
Ian Lavender was 15+ in Z-Cars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962