
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.
Acted in 34
2020s
- 2025
Dad's Army at the BBC
Pte. Frank Pike · 1 episode
- 2023
Dad's Army: The Missing Episodes
Pte. Frank Pike (voice) · 3 episodes
2010s
- 2016
Dad's Army
Brigadier Pritchard
- 2014
That Day We Sang
Commissionaire
The Hooligan Factory
Grandpa
- 2012
John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely
Movie
2000s
- 2009
31 North 62 East
John Mandelson
- 2007
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2003
- 2001
Missing Presumed Wiped
Movie
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
Private Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2000
Don't Panic: The Dad's Army Story
Movie
1990s
- 1996
The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby
Movie
- 1993
- 1990
1980s
- 1986
- 1985
- 1982
- 1981
The Best of the Adventures
Ronald / Derek (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1980
1970s
- 1978
The Glums
Ron · 17 episodes
- 1977
Come Back Mrs. Noah
TV
- 1976
Not Now, Comrade
Gerry Buss
- 1975
Three for All
Carlo
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Rodney
- 1974
- 1973
Man About the House
Mark · 1 episode
- 1971
Dad's Army
Private Frank Pike
Appearances5
2000s
- 2006
- 2001
The Best of Morecambe and Wise
Self (archive footage)
1970s
- 1978