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Anthony A. Wager (born 24 June 1932 in London; died 23 December 1990 in Bali) was a former English child actor best known for his role as the young "Pip" in David Lean's 1946 film of Great Expectations. Anthony grew up in Mill Hill, Hendon. Wager’s father was a plumber, though Wager himself was not well skilled in that area. Wager and his sister grew up during the Second World War and were often looked after by neighbours. It could be said that Anthony and his sister were inseparable. Wager studied at Christ's College, one of the top schools in the area. Wager’s step-mother found the... MORE

Anthony A. Wager (born 24 June 1932 in London; died 23 December 1990 in Bali) was a former English child actor best known for his role as the young "Pip" in David Lean's 1946 film of Great Expectations. Anthony grew up in Mill Hill, Hendon. Wager’s father was a plumber, though Wager himself was not well skilled in that area. Wager and his sister grew up during the Second World War and were often looked after by neighbours. It could be said that Anthony and his sister were inseparable. Wager studied at Christ's College, one of the top schools in the area. Wager’s step-mother found the audition call for the role of ’Pip’ in the film Great Expectations. Wager went to the audition whilst studying at Christ’s College, and was cast in the role of Pip, playing alongside John Mills. When finished, the film was given a royal screening, in the presence of the-then Princess Elizabeth. In the late 1940s, Wager would have tea with a young Michael Caine. During a time when Britain wasn’t a place for young actors he spent a lot of time out of work. Hollywood was more young actor friendly, and Wager was approached by studios there. However, due to his father’s control, he was not able to take them LESS