Tony Wager
Born in Willesden, London, England, UK — Jun 24 1932• Died Dec 23 1990
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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 contin…
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Tony Wager's Credits
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The Saint
The Lieutenant
McCloud
No Hiding Place
Story Parade
George Pratley
Out of the Unknown
Jensen
Suspense
Barman
The Evil Touch
Ivanhoe
Roland
Londoners
Barman
Rush
Whitmore
Great Expectations
Young Pip
Scrooge
Fezziwig's Lad (uncredited)
The Battle of the River Plate
Lookout, HMS Ajax
The League of Gentlemen
Army Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
Fame Is the Spur
The Boy Hamer
The Captain's Table
Tony Millington (uncredited)
Hungry Hill
Young Wild Johnnie
Deadline
Bomb Expert
Silent Number
First Night
Sergeant-Major
The Guinea Pig
Bert
Above Us the Waves
George
The Wind Cannot Read
Moss
The Night Caller
Pvt. Higgins
The Hi-Jackers
...And Millions Die!
Inspector Bigelow
The Counterfeit Man
Jensen
Be My Guest
Artie
The Secret Tunnel
Roger Henderson
No Place for Jennifer
Ted
Night of the Prowler
Det. Sgt. Baker
Daisy and Simon
Cuthbert