Ian Lavender Dad's Army - Eastenders Autographed small b/w Photo
Ian Lavender (16 February 1946 – 2 February 2024) was an English stage, film and television actor. He was best known for his role as Private Pike in the BBC sitcom Dad's Army, and was the last surviving main cast member of the series following the death of Frank Williams in 2022.
In 1968, aged 22, Lavender was cast as Private Frank Pike, the youngest member and "stupid boy" of the platoon in the BBC sitcom Dad's Army. This made him a household name and gave him the great advantage of working alongside a number of experienced actors during his formative years, helping him to hone his acting skills.
In 2001 Lavender joined the BBC soap opera EastEnders, playing the role of Derek Harkinson, a gay friend of Pauline Fowler. He continued in EastEnders for four years, with storylines mainly involving the Fowler family, before leaving the serial in 2005