Tony Wager
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.
Born: June 24, 1932
Place of Birth: Willesden, London, England, UK
Known For
Filmography
as Cuthbert
as Bomb Expert
as Whitmore
as Inspector Bigelow
as Pvt. Higgins
as Jensen
as Jensen
as Barman
as Artie
as Det. Sgt. Baker
as The Lieutenant
as Calder
as Corrigan
as Army Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
as Tony Millington (uncredited)
as Moss
as Roland
as Lookout, HMS Ajax
as George
as Fezziwig's Lad (uncredited)
as Fezziwig's Lad
as Ted
as Roger Henderson
as Bert
as The Boy Hamer
as Young Wild Johnnie
as Young Pip