Ian Lavender

Known for Acting

2/16/1946

Birmingham, England, UK

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.

Known For (40 credits)

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Movie

Dad's Army

2016

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.

6.8

Movie

That Day We Sang

2014

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.

5.5

Movie

The Hooligan Factory

2014

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

John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely

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Movie

John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely

2012

Michael Palin, Clive Dunn and Ian Lavender are among those who contribute to this candid portrait of actor John Le Mesurier.

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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

2011

Antiques experts accompany celebrities on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most money at auction

4.8

Movie

31 North 62 East

2009

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.

3.7

The Alan Titchmarsh Show

2007

The Alan Titchmarsh Show is a British daytime chat show presented by Alan Titchmarsh. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2007 and currently airs on weekday afternoons. The show's main focus is the "Best of British" theme with many of the shows' segments focusing on fashion, health, nature, cookery and animals.

5.0

Movie

Hitler: The Comedy Years

2007

A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.

4.5

The One Show

2006

A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

6.0

Celebrity Mastermind

2003

Celebrity Mastermind is a British television quiz show broadcast by BBC television. The show is a spin-off of the long-running quiz show Mastermind, with the exception that all the contestants are celebrities. As with the main show, John Humphrys is the host and question-master. Magnus Magnusson was quizmaster on the 2003/04 episodes featuring Jonathan Meades as winner.

Movie

Dad's Army: Missing Presumed Wiped

2001

Documentary about the lost episodes of Dad's Army (1968) and their recovery and restoration.

Movie

The Best of Morecambe and Wise

2001

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'.