Johnny Vegas
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
as Self
2007
The Libertine
as Sackville
2004
Sex Lives of the Potato Men
as Dave
2004
Johnny Vegas: 18 Stone Of Idiot - Unseen And Uncut
as Himself
TBA
Johnny Vegas: Live At The Benidorm Palace
as Himself
2009
Blackball
as Trevor
2003
Johnny Vegas: Who's Ready for Ice Cream?
as Self
2003
When Comedy Changed Forever
as Self
2006
Staying Up
as Frank O'Hanlon
2002
Brilliantman!
as Mrs. Wardle
2015
The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas
as Brian (voice)
2012
Blake's Junction 7
as Blake
2004
An Audience with Neil Diamond
as Self
2008
Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book
as Self
2016
The Harry Hill Movie
as Abu (voice)
2013
Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
as Terry
2023
Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive
as Self
2002
Comic Aid
2005
We Wish You a Mandy Christmas
as Ghost Of Christmas Past
2021
Time Travel Is Dangerous!
as Robert / Botty
2025
