
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.

Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
Mystery, Comedy, Crime • 2024 September

Tales from the Lodge
Comedy, Horror • 2019 March

Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
Reality • 2009 March

Red Top
Comedy • 2016 January

An Audience with...
Talk • 1978 January

This Morning
Talk, News • 1988 October

Blackball
Comedy • 2003 May

Vic Reeves Examines
Comedy, Talk • 2000 July

Comic Aid
Comedy • 2005 March

Home from Home
Comedy • 2018 April