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Tony Wager
Actor
Born June 24, 1932Died December 23, 1990 (58 years)
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.
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
| 2011 | Just Henry · as Young Pip |
| 1989 | Where the Outback Ends · as Cuthbert |
| 1984 | Bodyline (TV Series) · as Sir Reevers Randall Rogers |
| 1983 | Runaway Island (TV Series) · as The Governor |
| 1982 | ..Deadline.. · as Bomb Expert |
| 1982 | Sons and Daughters (1982) (TV Series) · as Doctor Jordan |
| 1981 | A Country Practice (TV Series) · as Joe Mcneil |
| 1980 | Stir · as Visiting Justice |
| 1980 | The Timeless Land (TV Series) · as Governor Macquarie |
| 1979 | The Journalist · as Journalist |
| 1979 | Patrol Boat (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1979 | Skyways (TV Series) · as Dr. Singleton |
| 1978 | Because He's My Friend · as Navy Doctor |
| 1977 | Cop Shop (TV Series) · as Major Charles Lawson |
| 1977 | The Reef · as Explorer |
| 1976 | Bluey (TV Series) · as Bert Golding |
| 1974 | Rush (1974) (TV Series) · as Whitmore |
| 1973 | ...and Millions Die! · as Inspector Bigelow |
| 1973 | The Evil Touch (TV Series) |
| 1973 | Ryan (TV Series) · as 'nugget' Walsh |
| 1972 | Number 96 (TV Series) · as Detective Sergeant Symons |
| 1972 | Boney (TV Series) · as Constable Harry Harmon |
| 1971 | Spyforce (TV Series) · as Charles Wilson |
| 1971 | Matlock Police (TV Series) · as Dig |
| 1970 | McCloud (TV Series) |
| 1966 | Where the Bullets Fly · as Raf Corporal |
| 1965 | Blood Beast from Outer Space · as Pvt. Higgins |
| 1965 | Out of the Unknown (TV Series) · as Jensen |
| 1965 | Two Left Feet · as Master Of Ceremonies |
| 1965 | Be My Guest · as Artie |
| 1964 | Homicide (TV Series) · as Alfred Price |
| 1964 | The Wednesday Play (TV Series) · as Cid Sergeant |
| 1963 | |
| 1963 | Teletales (TV Series) · as Sound Engineer |
| 1963 | First Night (TV Series) · as Sergeant-Major |
| 1963 | Shadow of Fear · as Jack Carter |
| 1963 | Love Story (1963) (TV Series) · as Jackie |
| 1962 | Night of the Prowler · as Det. Sgt. Baker |
| 1962 | |
| 1962 | Suspense (1962) (TV Series) · as Barman |
| 1961 | Comedy Playhouse (TV Series) · as Fred |
| 1961 | Wings of Death · as Radar Operator |
| 1960 | The League of Gentlemen · as Army Switchboard Operator (uncredited) |
| 1959 | No Hiding Place (TV Series) |
| 1959 | The Captain's Table · as Tony Millington |
| 1958 | Behind the Mask · as Knife Victim's Friend |
| 1958 | The Wind Cannot Read · as Moss |
| 1958 | Ivanhoe (TV Series) · as Roland |
| 1956 | Pursuit of the Graf Spee · as Lookout, Hms Ajax |
| 1956 | Armchair Theatre (TV Series) · as Sub Lt. Chatterton |
| 1955 | ITV Television Playhouse (TV Series) · as Lawrence |
| 1955 | Above Us the Waves · as George |
| 1955 | Dixon of Dock Green (TV Series) · as Billy Monks |
| 1954 | The Vise (TV Series) · as Chester |
| 1952 | Vampire Over London · as Sailor Playing Cards |
| 1951 | A Christmas Carol · as Fezziwig's Lad (uncredited) |
| 1950 | No Place for Jennifer · as Ted |
| 1950 | Sunday Night Theatre (TV Series) · as Arthur |
| 1948 | The Secret Tunnel · as Roger Henderson |
| 1948 | The Outsider · as Bert |
| 1947 | Fame Is the Spur · as The Boy Hamer |
| 1947 | Hungry Hill · as Young Wild Johnnie |
| 1946 | Great Expectations · as Young Pip |