Ian Lavender

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.654

Gender

Male

Birthday

16-Feb-1946

Age

(80 years old)

Place of Birth

Birmingham, England, UK

Also Known As
  • Arthur Ian Lavender

Ian Lavender

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.


Credits

The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby (1996) Character: N/A
He's back! Everyone's favourite big, bouncy, big blob (well how many do you know?) In his new guises, Mr Blobby is a complete hoot, hilariously bumping, bashing and bruising his way through life.
Not Now, Comrade Not Now, Comrade (1976) Character: Gerry Buss
Not Now, Comrade tells the story of Rudi, a Russian ballet star who defects to the West, and the chaos that befalls those who try to help him... not least London stripper Barbara, with whom he decides to take refuge!
The Best of the Adventures The Best of the Adventures (1981) Character: Ronald / Derek (archive footage) (uncredited)
A feature-length compilation of the funniest and naughtiest bits from the legendary 1970s’ Adventures of series!
The Best of Morecambe and Wise The Best of Morecambe and Wise (2001) Character: Self (archive footage)
Compilation of sketches featuring the much-loved funnymen Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Includes 'Anthony and Cleopatra' with Glenda Jackson, 'Monty in the Bounty' with Arthur Lowe, the famous 'Singing in the Rain' routine, and Eric and Ernie making breakfast to the sound of 'The Stripper'.
31 North 62 East 31 North 62 East (2009) Character: John Mandelson
A psychological thriller about how an elite SAS unit's position is revealed by the British Prime Minister to ensure an arms deal goes ahead and to secure his re-election.
Hitler: The Comedy Years Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) Character: Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)
A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box (2001) Character: Private Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)
Profile of actress Wendy Richard's remarkable television career, featuring classic clips and contributions from colleagues.
Missing Presumed Wiped Missing Presumed Wiped (2001) Character: N/A
Documentary about the lost episodes of Dad's Army (1968) and their recovery and restoration.
God's Chosen Car Park God's Chosen Car Park (1986) Character: Gordon Hopper
Nathaniel Box, a self-styled prophet, along with his daughter Barbara and her fiancé Curtis, holds a night time press conference in an underground car park, devoutly believing that "a new Messiah for a New Age" will appear there before dawn - and their wait does not go unrewarded.
Don't Panic: The Dad's Army Story Don't Panic: The Dad's Army Story (2000) Character: N/A
Victoria Wood presents the true story behind Britain's timeless comedy. Includes footage of the cast on location and incredible personal tales about the making of the series. Was Arthur Lowe really just like Captain Mainwaring? Why did the warden always end up in the water? And how did Corporal Jones find a bomb down his trousers? Find out why Dad's Army was the Queen Mother's favourite show.
Adventures of a Private Eye Adventures of a Private Eye (1977) Character: Derek
While a private detective is away on vacation, his not particularly bright assistant takes it upon himself to "solve" a case that comes in. Complications ensue.
Confessions of a Pop Performer Confessions of a Pop Performer (1975) Character: Rodney
Either you've got it or you haven't - some like randy young Timothy Lea (Robin Askwith), manage to get it all the time! Signing up with a pop group, our boisterous hero progresses rapidly from local gigs to scoring a titillating hit with The Climax Sisters, with plenty of ribald adventures along the way!
Adventures of a Taxi Driver Adventures of a Taxi Driver (1976) Character: Ronald
Joe North is a London taxi driver who manages to get himself into any number of sexual situations with various women.
John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely (2012) Character: N/A
Michael Palin, Clive Dunn and Ian Lavender are among those who contribute to this candid portrait of actor John Le Mesurier.
Dad's Army Dad's Army (2016) Character: Brigadier Pritchard
A cinema remake of the classic sitcom Dad's Army (1968). The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard platoon deal with a visiting female journalist and a German spy as World War II draws to its conclusion.
Dad's Army Dad's Army (1971) Character: Private Frank Pike
Dad's Army was a 1971 feature film based on the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army. Directed by Norman Cohen, it was filmed between series three and four and was based upon material from the early episodes of the television series. The film told the story of the Home Guard platoon's formation and their subsequent endeavours at a training exercise.
That Day We Sang That Day We Sang (2014) Character: Commissionaire
TV Film adaptation of Victoria Wood's hit musical set in Manchester in 1929 and 1969. When middle aged loners Tubby and Enid attend a reunion of the choir in which they sang as children, the music evokes powerful memories, leading them to realise they still have a chance to find happiness.
Carry On Behind Carry On Behind (1975) Character: Joe Baxter
Professors Vooshka and Crump decide to visit an archaeological site to study the artifacts there. Lo and behold, it's right next to a caravan site where all manner of people are staying. With a randy Major owning the site, a snobbish mother, and the two professors' constant innuendos, the story ends with a sinking caravan site and a striptease performance as a replacement for the cabaret night.
The Hooligan Factory The Hooligan Factory (2014) Character: Grandpa
Danny wants something more. Expelled from school and living in his grandfathers flat, he longs to live up to the image of his estranged father Danny Senior
Three for All Three for All (1975) Character: Carlo
A pop band and their girlfriends have fun in Spain



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