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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Great Expectations (1946) — Young Pip
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Scrooge (1951) — Fezziwig's Lad (uncredited)
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The Saint (1962) — The Lieutenant
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The League of Gentlemen (1960) — Army Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
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The Battle of the River Plate (1956) — Lookout, HMS Ajax
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McCloud (1970)
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Above Us the Waves (1955) — George
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The Night Caller (1965) — Pvt. Higgins
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The Guinea Pig (1948) — Bert
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The Wind Cannot Read (1958) — Moss
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Ivanhoe (1958) — Roland
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The Hi-Jackers (1963)
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Out of the Unknown (1965) — Jensen
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Fame Is the Spur (1947) — The Boy Hamer
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Hungry Hill (1947) — Young Wild Johnnie
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No Place for Jennifer (1950) — Ted
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The Captain's Table (1959) — Tony Millington (uncredited)
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Be My Guest (1965) — Artie
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Night of the Prowler (1962) — Det. Sgt. Baker
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...and millions will die! (1973) — Inspector Bigelow
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Deadline (1982) — Bomb Expert
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No Hiding Place (1959)
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The Secret Tunnel (1948) — Roger Henderson
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Queen of the Road (1984) — Disco Announcer
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The Evil Touch (1973)
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Suspense (1962) — Barman
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Rush (1974) — Whitmore
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Daisy and Simon (1989) — Cuthbert
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The Counterfeit Man (1965) — Jensen
- Story Parade (1964) — George Pratley
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The First Christmas (1979)
- First Night (1963) — Sergeant-Major
- Silent Number (1974)
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Londoners (1965) — Barman