Johnny Vegas
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1970-09-05
Place of birth: St. Helens, Merseyside, England, UK
Biography
Johnny Vegas is the stage name of Michael Pennington, the St Helens born actor, stand up comedian, writer and director. He is perhaps best known for his lead role as Moz in the BBC3 sitcom Ideal and for his role as The Oracle in several series of the ITV sitcom Benidorm. More recently, he has starred as the hapless Eric in Roy Clarke's Still Open All Hours alongside David Jason. In 2018, Vegas took the lead in a new BBC sitcom, Home From Home.
Known for
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
2007Self
The Libertine
2004Sackville
Sex Lives of the Potato Men
2004DaveJohnny Vegas: 18 Stone Of Idiot - Unseen And Uncut
Himself
Johnny Vegas: Live At The Benidorm Palace
2009Himself
Blackball
2003Trevor
Johnny Vegas: Who's Ready for Ice Cream?
2003Self
When Comedy Changed Forever
2006SelfStaying Up
2002Frank O'HanlonBrilliantman!
2015Mrs. Wardle
The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas
2012Brian (voice)
Blake's Junction 7
2004Blake
An Audience with Neil Diamond
2008Self
Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book
2016Self
The Harry Hill Movie
2013Abu (voice)
Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
2023Terry
Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive
2002SelfComic Aid
2005
We Wish You a Mandy Christmas
2021Ghost Of Christmas Past