Wager is best known for portraying the role of the young Pip in David Leans 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 Christs 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.
Pvt. Higgins
Movie 1965
Det. Sgt. Baker
Movie 1962
Cuthbert
Movie 1989
Army Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
Movie 1960
The Boy Hamer
Movie 1947
Movie 1963
Jensen
Movie 1965
Bert
Movie 1948
Fezziwig's Lad (uncredited)
Movie 1951
Ted
Movie 1950
Roger Henderson
Movie 1948
Artie
Movie 1965
Fezziwig's Lad
Movie 1951
Tv 1973
The Lieutenant
Tv 1962
Roland
Tv 1958
Tv 1970
Tv 1959
Sergeant-Major
Tv 1963
Tv 1974
Calder
Tv 1962
Corrigan
Tv 1962