Johnny Vegas
Known for ActingBorn 1970-09-05St. 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.
Known for
Tulip Fever
2017 · as Apothecary
The Twits
2025 · as Jim Twit (voice)
Early Man
2018 · as Asbo (voice)
Grimsby
2016 · as Milky Pimms
The Libertine
2004 · as Sackville
Blackball
2003 · as Trevor
Cheeky
2003 · as Alf Price
Red Top
2016 · as Johnny
Sex Lives of the Potato Men
2004 · as Dave
The Harry Hill Movie
2013 · as Abu (voice)
Eaten by Lions
2018 · as Ray
Johnny Vegas: 18 Stone of Idiot - Unseen and Uncut
2005 · as Presenter
Time Travel Is Dangerous!
2025 · as Robert / Botty
Death on the Tyne
2018 · as Terry
Comic Aid
2005
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
2007 · as Self
Mr. Stink
2012 · as Dad
Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break
2021 · as Rex