Michael Wager was an American actor who is best known for Exodus, King of Kings, and Hill 24 Doesn’t Answer. Born as Emanuel Solomon Weisgal on April 29, 1925, in New York City, New York, he had a notable career in film and television.
Personal and Family Life
Michael Wager was married twice; his first marriage was to Mary-Jo Van Ingen from December 21, 1948, until their divorce in 1955, and they had one child together. Later, he married Susan Blanchard on October 9, 1962, but they divorced in 1970, and they also had one child. He was the father of a daughter, Alexandra Wager, and a son.
Death and Legacy
Michael Wager passed away on December 26, 2011, in Connecticut, USA. His contributions to film and theater are remembered through his performances in various roles, making a lasting impact in the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus | 1960-12-15 | David Ben Ami |
| גבעה 24 אינה עונה | 1955-11-01 | Allan Goodman |
| Jane Austen in Manhattan | 1980-07-01 | George Midash |
| King of Kings | 1961-10-11 | Thomas |
| Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony | 1970-04-04 | Self / Off-screen Announcer |
| Roger Corman: Hollywood’s Wild Angel | 1978-04-06 | Narrator (voice) |
| Medea | 1959-10-12 | Jason’s Slave |
| Paul’s Case | 1980-02-11 |