Johnny Vegas
Known for Acting
Born September 5, 1970
Place of Birth St. Helens, Merseyside, England, UK
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
The Twits
2025
as Jim Twit (voice)
Grimsby
2016
as Milky Pimms
Early Man
2018
as Asbo (voice)
Tulip Fever
2017
as Apothecary
The Libertine
2004
as Sackville
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
2007
as Self
Blackball
2003
as Trevor
Dial M for Middlesbrough
2019
as Terry
Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
2024
as Terry
Cheeky
2003
as Alf Price
Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break
2021
as Rex
Death on the Tyne
2018
as Terry
The Queen and I
2018
as Spiggy
Red Top
2016
as Johnny
The Harry Hill Movie
2013
as Abu (voice)
Time Travel Is Dangerous!
2025
as Robert / Botty
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Comic Aid
2005
Mr. Stink
2012
as Dad
Sex Lives of the Potato Men
2004
as Dave
When Comedy Changed Forever
2006
as Self
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