Michael Wager

Michael Wager (born Emanuel Weisgal; April 29, 1925 – December 26, 2011) was an American film and television actor.

This article is about American actor. For the Ohio attorney and congressional candidate, see Michael Wager (Ohio).
Michael Wager (1955)
Photo by Carl Van Vechten

Wager was born in New York, New York, and nicknamed "Mendy". He was the son of Meyer W. and Shirley (Hirshfeld) Weisgal.

He appeared in the war film, Hill 24 Doesn't Answer, and he appeared in a recurring role, as Jonas Roving, on the soap opera Ryan's Hope. One of his memorable roles was Thomas the Apostle in King of Kings. [1]

Personal life

He married Mary Jo Van Ingen, December 21, 1948, (divorced, 1955); married Susan Blanchard, October 9, 1962,[2] after her divorce from Henry Fonda (divorced); children: (first marriage) one daughter; (second marriage) one son.

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1955Hill 24 Doesn't AnswerAllan Goodman
1960ExodusDavid Ben Ami
1961King of KingsThomas
1980Jane Austen in ManhattanGeorge Midash

References
  1. "Michael Wager Biography (1925-)". www.filmreference.com.
  2. "Actor Is Wed". The Record. New Jersey, Hackensack. United Press International. October 10, 1962. p. 76. Retrieved 17 April 2019 – via Newspapers.com.


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