
Johnny Vegas
- Date of Birth: 1971-09-11
- 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 f... 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.

Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories
Drama • 2016 May

Early Man
Family, Comedy, Animation, Adventure • 2018 January

Romantic Getaway
Comedy • 2023 January

Massive
Comedy • 2008 September

Through the Keyhole
Comedy, Reality • 2013 August

DNA Journey
Documentary • 2019 November

Happiness
Comedy • 2001 March

Apocalypse Slough: A Murder They Hope Mystery
• 2024 September

Still Open All Hours
Comedy • 2014 December

The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas
Animation • 2012 December