Acting · Birmingham, England, UK · Born February 16, 1946
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.
TVDad's Army at the BBC
2025
as Pte. Frank Pike
MovieDad's Army
2016
as Brigadier Pritchard
MovieThat Day We Sang
2014
as Commissionaire
MovieThe Hooligan Factory
2014
as Grandpa
MovieJohn Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely
2012
TVCelebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
as Self - Participant
Movie31 North 62 East
2009
as John Mandelson
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
2007
as Self
MovieHitler: The Comedy Years
2007
as Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)
TVThe One Show
2006
as Self
TVCelebrity Mastermind
2003
MovieMissing Presumed Wiped
2001
MovieThe Best of Morecambe and Wise
2001
as Self (archive footage)
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
2001
as Private Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)
MovieDon't Panic: The Dad's Army Story
2000
MovieThe All New Adventures of Mr Blobby
1996
TVReady, Steady, Cook
1994
as Self - Guest
TVPeak Practice
1993
as Mr. Neville
TVKeeping Up Appearances
1990
as The Security Representative
Daytime Live
1987
God's Chosen Car Park
1986
as Gordon Hopper
TVCasualty
1986
as Benny Jenkins
TVEastEnders
1985
The Hello Goodbye Man
1984
as Denis Ailing
TVThe Kenny Everett Television Show
1982
as Various
MovieThe Best of the Adventures
1981
as Ronald / Derek (archive footage) (uncredited)
TVYes Minister
1980
TVThe Glums
1978
as Ron
TVAn Audience with...
1978
as Self
TVCome Back Mrs. Noah
1977
MovieAdventures of a Private Eye
1977
as Derek
MovieAdventures of a Taxi Driver
1976
as Ronald
MovieNot Now, Comrade
1976
as Gerry Buss
MovieCarry On Behind
1975
as Joe Baxter
MovieThree for All
1975
as Carlo
MovieConfessions of a Pop Performer
1975
as Rodney
TVRising Damp
1974
TVMan About the House
1973
as Mark
MovieDad's Army
1971
as Private Frank Pike
TVDad's Army
1968
as Private Frank Pike
TVZ-Cars
1962
