Tony Wager
Actor
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
Scrooge
as Fezziwig's Lad (uncredited) 1951
Scrooge
as Fezziwig's Lad 1951
The League of Gentlemen
as Army Switchboard Operator (uncredited) 1960
The Battle of the River Plate
as Lookout, HMS Ajax 1956
Above Us the Waves
as George 1955
The Night Caller
as Pvt. Higgins 1965
The Guinea Pig
as Bert 1948
The Wind Cannot Read
as Moss 1958
The Hi-Jackers
1963
Fame Is the Spur
as The Boy Hamer 1947
Hungry Hill
as Young Wild Johnnie 1947
No Place for Jennifer
as Ted 1950
The Captain's Table
as Tony Millington (uncredited) 1959
Be My Guest
as Artie 1965
Night of the Prowler
as Det. Sgt. Baker 1962
...And Millions Die!
as Inspector Bigelow 1973