Personal Info
Michael Pennington
Johnny Vegas
Acting
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.
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Open All Hours: Inside Out
The Twits
as Jim Twit (voice)
Time Travel Is Dangerous!
as Robert / Botty
The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved
Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
as Terry
Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
as Terry
The Delightful Sausage: Ginster's Paradise
as Announcer
The Drowning of Arthur Braxton
as Arthur Braxton Sr.
Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break
as Rex
We Wish You a Mandy Christmas
as Ghost Of Christmas Past
TV Shows
Johnny Vegas' Little Shop of Antiques
as Self · 8 ep.
Johnny Vegas: Art, ADHD & Me
as Self · 2 ep.
You Bet!
as Self - Panellist · 1 ep.
Out of Order
as Self - Guest Captain · 1 ep.
Late Night Lycett
as Self - Guest · 1 ep.
Romantic Getaway
as Alfie · 6 ep.
The Island
as Self - Contestant · 8 ep.
Richard Hammond's Brain Reaction
as Self · 5 ep.
The Weakest Link
as Self - Contestant · 1 ep.
Blankety Blank
as Self - Panellist · 1 ep.
