History Creator / IanLavender

Lavender joined the cast of ''Dad's Army'' when he was only 22, which helped him become a recognisable household name in the UK, and working with such experienced actors helped him develop his acting skills. After ''Dad's Army'' ended, he returned to the theatre and in The70s began to appear in many low-farce films.

The80s saw him take many small roles on TV and provide the voice of ''WesternAnimation/PCPinkerton'', before joining the cast ''Series/EastEnders'' in 2001 and remaining for a further four years. In 2016, he had a RemakeCameo in ''Film/DadsArmy2016'' as Brigadier Pritchard.

* ''Series/ZCars'', 2 episodes[[labelnote:show list]]"Dear Old Golden Rule Days...: Part 1", "Dear Old Golden Rule Days...: Part 2"[[/labelnote]] (1969) -- Donny Claythorpe

** 2 episodes[[labelnote:show list]]"Benny & the Vets: Part 1", "Benny & the Vets: Part 2"[[/labelnote]] (1999) -- Benny Jenkins

The80s saw him take many small roles on TV and provide the voice of ''WesternAnimation/PCPinkerton'', before joining the cast ''Series/EastEnders'' in 2001 and remaining for a further four years. In 2016, he appeared in the ''Dad's Army'' reboot film in TheCameo role of Brigadier Pritchard.

** "The Two and a Half Feathers" (1970) -- Lieutenant

Lavender joined the cast of ''Dad's Army'' when he was only 22, which helped him become a recognisable household name in the UK, and working with such experienced actors helped him develop his acting skills. After ''Dad's Army'' ended, he returned to the theatre and in The70s began to appear in many low farce films.

The80s saw him take many small roles on TV, before joining the cast ''Series/EastEnders'' in 2001 and remaining for a further four years. In 2016, he appeared in the ''Dad's Army'' reboot film in TheCameo role of Brigadier Pritchard.

Lavender has been married to Miki Hardy since 1993, and the two have two children. He was the last surviving main cast member of ''Dad's Army'' until he died at the age of 77.

Ian Lavender, born Arthur Ian Lavender, (16 February 1946), is a British actor best known for his role as the "stupid boy" Private Frank Pike in ''Series/DadsArmy''.

Lavender joined the cast of ''Dad's Army'' when he was only 22, which helped him become a recognisable household name in the UK, and working with such experienced actors helped him develop his acting skills. After ''Dad's Army'' ended, he returned to the theatre and in TheSeventies began to appear in many low farce films.

TheEighties saw him take many small roles on TV, before joining the cast ''Series/EastEnders'' in 2001 and remaining for a further four years. In 2016, he appeared in the ''Dad's Army'' reboot film in TheCameo role of Brigadier Pritchard.

Lavender has been married to Miki Hardy since 1993, and the two have two children. He is the last surviving main cast member of ''Dad's Army''.

* ''[[Film/ConfessionsOfASeries Confessions of a Pop Performer]]'' (1975) -- Rodney

Lavender joined the cast of ''Dad's Army'' when he was only 22, which helped him become a recognisable household name in the UK, and working with such experienced actors in turn helped him develop his own acting skills. After ''Dad's Army'' ended, he returned to the theatre and in TheSeventies began to appear in many low farce films.

** 80 episodes (1969-77) -- Private Frank Pike

* ''Series/YesMinister'', 2 episodes[[labelnote:show list]]"The Challenge", "The Skeleton in the Cupboard"[[/labelnote]](1982) -- Dr. Richard Cartwright

* ''Series/DadsArmy'' (1969-77) -- Private Frank Pike/Lieutenant
* ''Series/ZCars'' (1969) -- Donny Claythorpe
* ''Series/ManAboutTheHouse'' (1974) -- Mark
* ''Series/ComeBackMrsNoah'' (1977-78) -- Clive Cunliffe
* ''Series/YesMinister'' (1982) -- Dr. Richard Cartwright
* ''Series/{{Cluedo}}'' (1990) -- Professor Peter Plum
* ''Series/KeepingUpAppearances'' (1995) -- Security Representative
* ''Series/PeakPractice'' (1998) -- Mr. Neville
* ''Series/GoodnightSweetheart'' (1998) -- Michael Sparrow
* ''Series/{{Casualty}}'' (1999 and 2008) -- Benny Jenkins/Gordon Cunningham
* ''Series/{{Doctors}}'' (2000, 2005, 2007 and 2011) -- Ian Bardwell/Trevor Barnstaple/Peter Rogers/Rowland Beckley
* ''Series/EastEnders'' (2001-17) -- Derek Harkinson
* ''Series/TheLegendOfDickAndDom'' (2009) -- Nervous Priest
* ''Series/HolbyCity'' (2014) -- Norman Lodge

Lavender has been married to Miki Hardy since 1993, and the two have two children.

Ian Lavender, born Arthur Ian Lavender, (16 February 1946), was a British actor best known for his role as the "stupid boy" Private Frank Pike in ''Series/DadsArmy''.

* ''[[Film/ConfessionsOfASeries Confessions of a Pop Performer]]'' (1974) -- Rodney