
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

Great Expectations
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The Night Caller
⭐ 5.3
The Wind Cannot Read
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Night of the Prowler
⭐ 4.5
Daisy and Simon
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The League of Gentlemen
⭐ 7.05
Fame Is the Spur
⭐ 6.5
The Hi-Jackers
⭐ 7.1
The Counterfeit Man
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...And Millions Die!
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Hungry Hill
⭐ 5.4
The Guinea Pig
⭐ 7.2
Scrooge
⭐ 7.4
No Place for Jennifer
⭐ 5.1
Above Us the Waves
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The Battle of the River Plate
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The Secret Tunnel
⭐ 8
Be My Guest
⭐ 6.2
Scrooge
⭐ 7.4
Deadline
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The Captain's Table
⭐ 5.8
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