- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAnthony Alexander Wager
- Nickname
- Tony
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Tony Wager was born on June 24, 1932 in Willesden, London, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Great Expectations (1946), Silent Number (1974) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). He died on December 23, 1990 in Bali, Indonesia.
- Saved Jean Simmons' life on the set of Great Expectations (1946) when her apron caught fire
- In the late 1940s, he had tea with a young Michael Caine, who was part of the crowd at a showing of Great Expectations (1946). As a surprise prize, the organizers asked if anyone in the crowd was celebrating a birthday. Caine said it was his birthday and so was invited to have tea with Wager.
- He died in obscurity and his death was not reported until years later.
- He had his first heart attack at the age of 39.
- Was chosen by director David Lean from 700 applicants to play the young Pip in Great Expectations (1946).
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