ACTOR · FROM BIRMINGHAM, UK
Ian Lavender
1946–202435 credits since 1962
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ABOUT IAN
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.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA. Credits and photos from TMDB.
Born16 February 1946
Died2 February 2024
BirthplaceBirmingham, UK
Known forActing
On Cineora19 of 35 titles
Known for
The titles people know Ian from.
Series
Series
Movie
Movie
MovieCareer
IMDb rating of each title on Cineora, by year.
- Titles on Cineora
- 19
- Average IMDb
- 6.1
- Highest rated
- Yes MinisterIMDb 8.6
- Working since
- 1962
Size: how widely seen
Filmography
The 2020s
2 titles
as Pte. Frank Pike · 1 episode
as Pte. Frank Pike (voice) · 3 episodes
The 2010s
3 titles · IMDb 5.0 on average
Movieas Brigadier Pritchard
as Commissionaire
Movieas Grandpa
The 2000s
4 titles · IMDb 4.4 on average
Movieas John Mandelson
as Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)
1 episode
as Private Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)
The 1990s
4 titles · IMDb 7.3 on average
Seriesas Michael Sparrow · 1 episode
Seriesas Mr. Neville · 1 episode
Seriesas The Security Representative · 1 episode
The 1980s
8 titles · IMDb 6.7 on averageDaytime Live
Not on Cineora1 episode
God's Chosen Car Park
Not on Cineoraas Gordon Hopper
Seriesas Benny Jenkins · 2 episodes
Seriesas Derek Harkinson · 839 episodes
The Hello Goodbye Man
Not on Cineoraas Denis Ailing · 6 episodes
Seriesas Various · 1 episode
as Ronald / Derek (archive footage) (uncredited)
Series2 episodes
The 1970s
12 titles · IMDb 5.7 on average
as Ron · 17 episodes
5 episodes
Movieas Derek
Mr Big
Not on Cineoraas Ginger · 13 episodes
Movieas Ronald
Movieas Gerry Buss
Movieas Joe Baxter
as Carlo
The 1960s
2 titles · IMDb 8.1 on averageSeriesas Private Frank Pike · 77 episodes
2 episodes
Often works with
The people who keep turning up in Ian’s titles.
Liz FraserDad's Army, Carry On Behind and 2 more
John Le MesurierDad's Army and Dad's Army
John LaurieDad's Army and Dad's Army
Clive DunnDad's Army and Dad's Army
Jimmy PerryCreator · Dad's Army and Dad's Army
Carol HawkinsConfessions of a Pop Performer and Not Now, Comrade
Stanley A. LongDirector · Adventures of a Taxi Driver and Adventures of a Private Eye
James BeckDad's Army and Dad's Army
