Johnny Vegas

Johnny Vegas

Born 1970-09-05 (age 55) St. Helens, Merseyside, England, UK
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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.

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Known For

The Twits
The Twits

2025

as Jim Twit (voice)

Early Man
Early Man

2018

as Asbo (voice)

Grimsby
Grimsby

2016

as Milky Pimms

The Libertine
The Libertine

2004

as Sackville

Tulip Fever
Tulip Fever

2017

as Apothecary

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Blackball
Blackball

2003

as Trevor

Murder on the Blackpool Express
Time Travel Is Dangerous!
Time Travel Is Dangerous!

2025

as Robert / Botty

The Harry Hill Movie
The Harry Hill Movie

2013

as Abu (voice)

When Comedy Changed Forever
Cheeky
Cheeky

2003

as Alf Price

Mr. Stink
Mr. Stink

2012

as Dad

Sex Lives of the Potato Men
Tales from the Lodge
Tales from the Lodge

2019

as Russell