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Ian Lavender attended Bournville Technical College in the West Midlands and then studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He graduated in 1967. Acting on the stage at Canterbury followed and his first television work was the ATV play "Flowers At My Feet" in 1968. He then became the youngest cast member of Dad's Army... See full bio »

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Arthur Ian Lavender
in Birmingham, England, UK
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2000-2011 Doctors (TV series)
Ian Bardwell / Peter Rogers / Rowland Beckley / …
– Quarantine (2011) … Rowland Beckley
– Bad Boys (2007) … Peter Rogers
– Off the Shelf (2005) … Trevor Barnstaple
– A Friend in Need (2000) … Ian Bardwell
 
2009 31 North 62 East
John Mandelson
 
2009 The Legend of Dick and Dom (TV series)
Nervous Priest
– Rock Hard (2009) … Nervous Priest
 
1999-2008 Casualty (TV series)
Benny Jenkins / Gordon Cunningham
– The Great Pretenders (2008) … Gordon Cunningham
– Close Encounters (2007) … Gordon Cunningham
– Benny and the Vets: Part 2 (1999) … Benny Jenkins
– Benny and the Vets: Part 1 (1999) … Benny Jenkins
 
2001-2005 EastEnders (TV series)
Derek
– Episode dated 19 May 2005 (2005) … Derek
– Episode dated 16 May 2005 (2005) … Derek
– Episode dated 10 May 2005 (2005) … Derek
– Episode dated 5 May 2005 (2005) … Derek
– Episode dated 3 May 2005 (2005) … Derek
See all 196 episodes »
 
1998 Goodnight Sweetheart (TV series)
Michael Sparrow
– My Heart Belongs to Daddy (1998) … Michael Sparrow
 
1998 Peak Practice (TV series)
Mr. Neville
– A Child I Dreamed (1998) … Mr. Neville
 
1995 Keeping Up Appearances (TV series)
the Security Representative
– Hyacinth Is Alarmed (1995) … the Security Representative
 
1990 Cluedo (TV series)
Prof. Plum
– Christmas Past, Christmas Present (1990) … Prof. Plum
 
1988 PC Pinkerton (TV series) (voice)
 
1986 God's Chosen Car Park (TV movie)
Gordon Hopper
 
1985 Behind Enemy Lines (TV movie)
Col. Lumsden-Smith
 
1984 The Mating Call (TV movie)
Jonathan Grant
 
1984 The Hello Goodbye Man (TV series)
Denis Ailing
– Episode #1.6 (1984) … Denis Ailing
– Episode #1.5 (1984) … Denis Ailing
– Episode #1.4 (1984) … Denis Ailing
– Episode #1.3 (1984) … Denis Ailing
– Episode #1.2 (1984) … Denis Ailing
See all 6 episodes »
 
1982 Yes Minister (TV series)
Dr. Richard Cartwright
– The Skeleton in the Cupboard (1982) … Dr. Richard Cartwright
– The Challenge (1982) … Dr. Richard Cartwright
 
1982 The Kenny Everett Television Show (TV series)
Various
– Episode #1.7 (1982) … Various
 
1981 Have I Got You... Where You Want Me (TV series)
Tom
– The Proposal (1981) … Tom
– The Visit (1981) … Tom
– The Exchange (1981) … Tom
 
1979 The Glums (TV series)
Ron
– Episode #2.8 (1979) … Ron
– Episode #2.7 (1979) … Ron
– Episode #2.6 (1979) … Ron
– Episode #2.5 (1979) … Ron
– Episode #2.4 (1979) … Ron
See all 8 episodes »
 
1977-1978 Come Back Mrs. Noah (TV series)
Clive Cunliffe
– The Last Chance (1978) … Clive Cunliffe
– The Housing Problem (1978) … Clive Cunliffe
– Who Goes Home? (1978) … Clive Cunliffe
– To the Rescue (1978) … Clive Cunliffe
– In Orbit (1978) … Clive Cunliffe
See all 6 episodes »
 
1968-1977 Dad's Army (TV series)
Pte. Frank Pike
– Never Too Old (1977) … Pte. Frank Pike
– Number Engaged (1977) … Pte. Frank Pike
– The Miser's Hoard (1977) … Pte. Frank Pike
– Knights of Madness (1977) … Pte. Frank Pike
– The Making of Private Pike (1977) … Pte. Frank Pike
See all 80 episodes »
 
1977 Mr. Big (TV series)
Ginger
– Vote for Rocksburgh (1977) … Ginger
– The Squatters (1977) … Ginger
– Easy Money (1977) … Ginger
– The Great Betting Shop Swindle (1977) … Ginger
– The Sheiks (1977) … Ginger
See all 13 episodes »
 
1977 Adventures of a Private Eye
Derek
 
1976 Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Ronald
 
1976 Not Now, Comrade
Gerry Buss
 
1975 Carry on Behind
Joe Baxter
 
1975 Confessions of a Pop Performer
Rodney
 
1975 Three for All
Carlo
 
1975 Rising Damp (TV series)
Platt
– Stand Up and Be Counted (1975) … Platt
 
1974 Man About the House (TV series)
Mark
– While the Cat's Away (1974) … Mark
 
1968-1972 A Christmas Night with the Stars (TV series)
Private Frank Pike / Private Pike
– Episode dated 25 December 1972 (1972) … Private Pike
– Episode dated 25 December 1968 (1968) … Private Frank Pike
 
1971 The Morecambe & Wise Show (TV series)
Captain Bligh's Crewman
– Episode #5.2 (1971) … Captain Bligh's Crewman
 
1971 Dad's Army
Pte. Pike
 
1969 Z Cars (TV series)
Donny Claythorpe
– Dear Old Golden Rule Days...: Part 2 (1969) … Donny Claythorpe
– Dear Old Golden Rule Days...: Part 1 (1969) … Donny Claythorpe
 
1969 Smoke Screen (TV movie)
Joseph
 
1969 The Wednesday Play (TV series)
Joseph
– Smoke Screen (1969) … Joseph
 
1968 Half Hour Story (TV series)
David Thompson
– Flowers at My Feet (1968) … David Thompson
 
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1977 Come Back Mrs. Noah (TV series)
 
1973 Dad's Army (TV series)
– The Deadly Attachment (1973) ("Whistle While You Work" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2007 'We Are the Boys...': Ian Lavender (video documentary short) (thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (39 titles)
2012 Clive Dunn: A Tribute (TV documentary)
Himself - 'Private Pike', Dad's Army
 
2012 John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2011 You Have Been Watching... David Croft (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2011 Hidden Paintings (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself - Presenter
– Hidden Paintings of the North East (2011) … Himself - Presenter
 
2009 Mollie Sugden: A Tribute (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Beyond a Joke (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Legacy (2009) … Himself
– A Class Apart (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Loose Women (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #13.163 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Mastermind (TV series)
Himself
– Celebrity Mastermind 2008/2009: Episode 5 (2009) … Himself
 
2008 The Greatest Christmas Comedy Moments (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2008 Comedy Connections (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Dad's Army (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Jonathan Ross Salutes 'Dad's Army' (TV documentary)
Himself (also archive footage)
 
2008 The ONE Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 31 July 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
1997-2008 This Morning (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 31 July 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 15 April 2004 (2004) … Himself
– Episode dated 7 October 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
2008 The Comedy Map of Britain (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #2.5 (2008) … Himself (also archive footage)
 
2008 50 Greatest Comedy Catchphrases (TV documentary)
Himself (also archive footage)
 
2007 The Passing Years (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2007 'We Are the Boys...': Ian Lavender (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2007 The World's Greatest Comedy Characters (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 'We Are the Boys...': Clive Dunn (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2006 'We Are the Boys...': Arthur Lowe (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2006 'We Are the Boys...': John Le Mesurier (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 2003 TV Moments (TV documentary)
Himself - Audience Member
 
2003 EastEnders: Christmas Party (TV movie)
Himself
 
2002 The Weakest Link (TV series)
Himself
– Classic British Sitcom Stars (2002) … Himself
 
1971-2002 This Is Your Life (TV series documentary)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Ian Lavender (2002) … Himself
– Bill Pertwee (1999) … Himself
– Arnold Ridley (1976) … Himself
– Clive Dunn (1971) … Himself - Guest
 
2001 'Dad's Army': Missing Presumed Wiped (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2000 Don't Panic! The Dad's Army Story (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1997-2000 Harry Hill (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.3 (2000) … Himself
– Episode #1.5 (1997) … Himself
 
1999 Laughter in the House: The Story of British Sitcom (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself / Pte. Frank Pike
 
1999 Arthur Lowe: A Life on the Box (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1997 Noel's Telly Years (TV series)
Himself
– 1970 (1997) … Himself
 
1995 Celebrity Squares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 July 1995 (1995) … Himself
 
1995 Perry & Croft: The Sitcoms (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1991 Rick Wakeman: The Classical Connection (video documentary)
Himself - Audience (uncredited)
 
1990 Surprise Surprise! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #7.7 (1990) … Himself
 
1983 An Audience with Kenneth Williams (TV movie)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1981 Punchlines! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.11 (1981) … Himself
– Episode #2.4 (1981) … Himself
 
1980 Night of One Hundred Stars (TV movie)
Himself
 
1975 Seaside Special (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.6 (1975) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (12 titles)
2008 'Dad's Army' & Beyond: The Frank Williams Story (documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2007 British Film Forever (TV mini-series documentary)
 
2007 Hitler: The Comedy Years (TV documentary)
Pte. Frank Pike (uncredited)
 
2007 Comedy Connections (TV series documentary)
 
2007 All the Best from Denis Norden (TV documentary)
Ron (uncredited)
 
2006 Carry on Quizzing (Video Game)
Joe Baxter (uncredited)
 
2005 'We Are the Boys...': James Beck (video documentary short)
Pte. Frank Pike
 
2001 The Best of Morecambe & Wise (video)
Himself
 
2001 The Unforgettable John Le Mesurier (TV documentary short)
Pte. Frank Pike (uncredited)
 
2000 The Unforgettable Arthur Lowe (TV documentary)
Pte. Frank Pike (uncredited)
 
1997 Selection Box (TV series)
 
1981 Carry on Laughing (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1978) He acted in Charles Lawrence's play, "My Fat Friend", at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley, Kent, England with Hayley Mills in the cast. Patrick Lau was the director. See more »

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I'm not happy with making or selling anything for a particular group. Why cut people out? It's divisive. Why make things that only your children want? See more »

Trivia:

His character in Dad's Army, Private Pike was actually based on one of the writers, Jimmy Perry, as a young man. See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius