Acting · Willesden, London, England, UK · Born June 24, 1932
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.
MovieDaisy and Simon
1989
as Cuthbert
MovieQueen of the Road
1984
as Disco Announcer
MovieDeadline
1982
as Bomb Expert
MovieThe First Christmas
1979
TVRush
1974
as Whitmore
Silent Number
1974
TVThe Evil Touch
1973
Movie...and millions will die!
1973
as Inspector Bigelow
TVMcCloud
1970
MovieThe Night Caller
1965
as Pvt. Higgins
MovieThe Counterfeit Man
1965
as Jensen
TVOut of the Unknown
1965
as Jensen
TVLondoners
1965
as Barman
MovieBe My Guest
1965
as Artie
Story Parade
1964
as George Pratley
MovieThe Hi-Jackers
1963
First Night
1963
as Sergeant-Major
MovieNight of the Prowler
1962
as Det. Sgt. Baker
TVThe Saint
1962
as The Lieutenant
TVSuspense
1962
as Barman
MovieThe League of Gentlemen
1960
as Army Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
TVNo Hiding Place
1959
MovieThe Captain's Table
1959
as Tony Millington (uncredited)
MovieThe Wind Cannot Read
1958
as Moss
TVIvanhoe
1958
as Roland
MovieThe Battle of the River Plate
1956
as Lookout, HMS Ajax
MovieAbove Us the Waves
1955
as George
MovieScrooge
1951
as Fezziwig's Lad (uncredited)
MovieNo Place for Jennifer
1950
as Ted
MovieThe Secret Tunnel
1948
as Roger Henderson
MovieThe Guinea Pig
1948
as Bert
MovieFame Is the Spur
1947
as The Boy Hamer
MovieHungry Hill
1947
as Young Wild Johnnie
MovieGreat Expectations
1946
as Young Pip
