Tony Wager
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 24, 1932
- Died
- December 23, 1990
- Birthplace
- Willesden, London, England, UK
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
Daisy and Simon 1989
as Cuthbert
Queen of the Road 1984
as Disco Announcer
Deadline 1982
as Bomb Expert
The First Christmas 1979
Actor
...and millions will die! 1973
as Inspector Bigelow
The Night Caller 1965
as Pvt. Higgins
The Counterfeit Man 1965
as Jensen
Be My Guest 1965
as Artie
The Hi-Jackers 1963
Actor
Two Left Feet 1963
as Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
Night of the Prowler 1962
as Det. Sgt. Baker
The League of Gentlemen 1960
as Army Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
The Captain's Table 1959
as Tony Millington (uncredited)
The Wind Cannot Read 1958
as Moss
The Battle of the River Plate 1956
as Lookout, HMS Ajax
Above Us the Waves 1955
as George
Scrooge 1951
as Fezziwig's Lad (uncredited), as Fezziwig's Lad
No Place for Jennifer 1950
as Ted
The Secret Tunnel 1948
as Roger Henderson
The Guinea Pig 1948
as Bert
Fame Is the Spur 1947
as The Boy Hamer
Hungry Hill 1947
as Young Wild Johnnie
Great Expectations 1946
as Young Pip
Credits from TMDB.