Ian Lavender
Known for
Ian Lavender carries the professional label of British actor, and the public account of his work stops at the credits. The list includes 'Dad's Army'. He was 25 in 1971, the year of the first credit. The professional trail comes to 18 credits, no more. One credit that can be pinned down is 'EastEnders', playing Derek Harkinson.
Ian Lavender
9 Movies
9 Series
Ian Lavender carries the professional label of British actor, and the public account of his work stops at the credits. The list includes 'Dad's Army'. He was 25 in 1971, the year of the first credit. The professional trail comes to 18 credits, no more. One credit that can be pinned down is 'EastEnders', playing Derek Harkinson.
Movies
Plays Brigadier Pritchard
Dad's Army
2016
Plays Joe Baxter
Carry On Behind
1975
Plays Rodney
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975
Plays Carlo
Three for All
1975
Plays Ronald
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
1976
Plays Private Frank Pike
Dad's Army
1971
Plays Derek
Adventures of a Private Eye
1977
Plays John Mandelson
31 North 62 East
2009
Plays Gerry Buss
Not Now, Comrade
1976
TV Shows
Plays Derek Harkinson
EastEnders
1985
Plays Private Frank Pike
Dad's Army
1968
Plays Ron
The Glums
1978
Plays Benny Jenkins
Casualty
1986
Plays Pte. Frank Pike (voice)
Dad's Army: The Missing Episodes
2023
Plays Pte. Frank Pike
Dad's Army at the BBC
2025
Plays The Security Representative
Keeping Up Appearances
1990
Plays Mark
Man About the House
1973
Plays Various
The Kenny Everett Television Show
1982
Plays Mr. Neville
Peak Practice
1993
Plays Michael Sparrow
Goodnight Sweetheart
1993
Latest Trailers
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Dad's Army
Full Filmography
Dad's Army at the BBC
Pte. Frank Pike · 1 episode
2025–
TV
Dad's Army: The Missing Episodes
Pte. Frank Pike (voice) · 3 episodes
2023–
TV
Dad's Army
Brigadier Pritchard
2016
Film
31 North 62 East
John Mandelson
2009
Film
Goodnight Sweetheart
Michael Sparrow · 1 episode
1993–
TV
Peak Practice
Mr. Neville · 1 episode
1993–
TV
Keeping Up Appearances
The Security Representative · 1 episode
1990–
TV
The Kenny Everett Television Show
Various · 1 episode
1982–
TV
The Glums
Ron · 17 episodes
1978–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ian Lavender still alive?
Ian Lavender passed away on February 2, 2024 at age 77.
What are the most famous roles of Ian Lavender?
Ian Lavender is best known for roles in Dad's Army, Dad's Army, Carry On Behind.
How many movies has Ian Lavender been in?
Over a 53-year career (since 1971), Ian Lavender has appeared in 9 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Ian Lavender's first movie?
The career of Ian Lavender began with Dad's Army (1971).
What is Ian Lavender's most recent movie or series?
Ian Lavender's most recent release is Dad's Army at the BBC, which premiered on May 6, 2025.
What TV shows has Ian Lavender appeared in?
On television, Ian Lavender has appeared in EastEnders, Keeping Up Appearances, Yes Minister, Casualty.
Ian Lavender
1946-02-16 · Birmingham, England, UK
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.