
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.

Grimsby
Action, Comedy • 2016 February

The Libertine
Drama, Romance • 2004 September

Murder on the Blackpool Express
TV Movie, Comedy, Mystery • 2017 November

Eaten by Lions
Comedy, Drama • 2018 June

Death on the Tyne
Comedy, Crime, Drama • 2018 December

Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Comedy • 2014 February

Johnny Vegas: Live At The Benidorm Palace
Comedy • 2009 November

Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
Mystery, Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Horror • 2023 December

The Last Leg
Talk • 2013 January

Attention Scum
Comedy • 2001 February