Born 1970 (age 55) · St. Helens, Merseyside, England, UK
Appears in 137 titles

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.

Filmography

Grimsby
6.0
Grimsby
2016
as Milky Pimms
Early Man
6.1
Early Man
2018
as Asbo (voice)
Tulip Fever
6.5
Tulip Fever
2017
as Apothecary
The Libertine
5.9
The Libertine
2004
as Sackville
The Twits
5.9
The Twits
2025
as Jim Twit (voice)
Blackball
5.2
Blackball
2003
as Trevor
Sex Lives of the Potato Men
4.5
Sex Lives of the Potato Men
2004
as Dave
The Harry Hill Movie
4.9
The Harry Hill Movie
2013
as Abu (voice)
Eaten by Lions
5.6
Eaten by Lions
2018
as Ray
Mr. Stink
6.4
Mr. Stink
2012
as Dad
Murder on the Blackpool Express
Tales from the Lodge
5.4
Tales from the Lodge
2019
as Russell
Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story
Death on the Tyne
5.8
Death on the Tyne
2018
as Terry
Dial M for Middlesbrough
6.5
Dial M for Middlesbrough
2019
as Terry
Time Travel Is Dangerous!
5.2
Time Travel Is Dangerous!
2025
as Robert / Botty
Cheeky
6.6
Cheeky
2003
as Alf Price
Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break
The Queen and I
6.3
The Queen and I
2018
as Spiggy
The Drowning of Arthur Braxton
5.2
The Drowning of Arthur Braxton
2021
as Arthur Braxton Sr.