Tony Wager

Born: 1932-06-24 in Willesden, London, England, UK

Died: 1990-12-23

Known For: Acting

Biography

Wager is best known for portraying the role of the young "Pip" in David Lean's 1946 film of Great Expectations. Wager was born in Willesden, London and grew up in Mill Hill, Hendon. Wager’s father was a plumber and decorator. He studied at Christ's College. In 1945, Wager auditioned call for the role of ’Pip’ in the film Great Expectations. Wager won the role and was praised by critics for his performance. He won a Film Daily Critics Award for Best Performance For a Juvenile for his role in the film. After appearing in Great Expectations, Wager continued working in films and television in England. In the late 1950s, Wager moved to Sydney, Australia where he continued his career in both film and television but occasionally returned to England for acting jobs. He made his final onscreen appearance in the 1988 Australian television movie The Boardroom.

Filmography

1989

Daisy and Simon as Cuthbert

1984

Queen of the Road as Disco Announcer

1982

Deadline as Bomb Expert

1964

Story Parade as George Pratley

1963

First Night as Sergeant-Major
The Hi-Jackers

1962

The Saint as The Lieutenant
Suspense as Barman
Night of the Prowler as Det. Sgt. Baker

1960

The League of Gentlemen as Army Switchboard Operator (uncredited)

1959

No Hiding Place
The Captain's Table as Tony Millington (uncredited)

1958

Ivanhoe as Roland
The Wind Cannot Read as Moss

1956

The Battle of the River Plate as Lookout, HMS Ajax

1955

Above Us the Waves as George

1951

Scrooge as Fezziwig's Lad (uncredited)

1950

No Place for Jennifer as Ted

1948

The Guinea Pig as Bert
The Secret Tunnel as Roger Henderson

1947

Hungry Hill as Young Wild Johnnie
Fame Is the Spur as The Boy Hamer

1946

Great Expectations as Young Pip