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

Dad's Army

Brigadier Pritchard

Adventures of a Private Eye

Derek

Confessions of a Pop Performer

Rodney

Hitler: The Comedy Years

Frank Pike (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Best of the Adventures

Ronald / Derek (archive footage) (uncredited)

Adventures of a Taxi Driver

Ronald

That Day We Sang

Commissionaire

Carry On Behind

Joe Baxter