Nationality English Role Actor Name Anthony Wager | Years active 1946–1988 Other names Tony Wager | |
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Occupation Actor, television writer Movies and TV shows Similar People Martita Hunt, Valerie Hobson, Anthony Havelock‑Allan, Ronald Neame, David Lean | ||
Anthony Wager
Anthony A. "Tony" Wager (24 June 1932 – 23 December 1990) was an English actor and television writer. Wager is best known for portraying the role of the young "Pip" in David Lean's 1946 film of Great Expectations.
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- Anthony Wager
- The Great Expectations Meet Anthony Wager 1945
- Early life and career
- Death
- Partial filmography
- References
The Great Expectations Meet Anthony Wager (1945)
Early life and career
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 then moved to Bali, Indonesia for health reasons.
Death
On 23 December 1990, Wager died at age of 58 in Bali. He was given a Balinese funeral and his ashes were scattered at a lake.
Partial filmography
