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)

Grimsby
Grimsby

2016

as Milky Pimms

Early Man
Early Man

2018

as Asbo (voice)

Tulip Fever
Tulip Fever

2017

as Apothecary

The Libertine
The Libertine

2004

as Sackville

Blackball
Blackball

2003

as Trevor

Mr. Stink
Mr. Stink

2012

as Dad

Murder on the Blackpool Express
Red Top
Red Top

2016

as Johnny

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The Harry Hill Movie
The Harry Hill Movie

2013

as Abu (voice)

The Virgin of Liverpool
The Virgin of Liverpool

2003

as Jackie Symes

Time Travel Is Dangerous!
Time Travel Is Dangerous!

2025

as Robert / Botty

The Queen and I
The Queen and I

2018

as Spiggy

Cheeky
Cheeky

2003

as Alf Price

Tales from the Lodge
Tales from the Lodge

2019

as Russell

Eaten by Lions
Eaten by Lions

2018

as Ray

When Comedy Changed Forever
Making Qi
Making Qi

2011

as Self