JOHNNY VEGAS
Johnny Vegas
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: September 5, 1970
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 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.
Filmography
Starring
Self
2025·
The TwitsJim Twit (voice)
Robert / Botty
2024·
Out of OrderSelf - Guest Captain
2024·
You Bet!Self - Panellist
2023·
Late Night LycettSelf - Guest
2023·
Romantic GetawayAlfie
Announcer
Self
Self - Guest
2021·
The Weakest LinkSelf - Contestant
2021·
The Greatest SnowmanSelf - Contestant
2021·
Murder, They HopeTerry
Self
Rex
Arthur Braxton Sr.
Ghost Of Christmas Past
Self
2019·
HypotheticalSelf
Dave Spud
2019·
Celebrity GoggleboxSelf
2019·
Good OmensRon Ormorod
Terry
2019·
Tales from the LodgeRussell
Himself
2018·
The Big Narstie ShowSelf
Self - Guest
2018·
The Queen and ISpiggy
2018·
Death on the TyneTerry
2018·
Eaten by LionsRay
2018·
Early ManAsbo (voice)
2017·
LEGO MastersGuest Judge
Self
Himself - Narrator (voice)
Terry
2017·
Tulip FeverApothecary
Daniel
2016·
Dark_net2016·
Red TopJohnny
2016·
GrimsbyMilky Pimms
Self
2015·
TaskmasterSelf
Self - Guest
Self
2015·
Brilliantman!Mrs. Wardle
Self - Contestant
2013·
PsychobitchesSalome
2013·
CrackanorySelf
2013·
It's KevinBilly Pike
2013·
Car S.O.S.2013·
The Last LegSelf
2013·
Catchphrase2013·
Through the KeyholeSelf - Panelist
Self - Contestant, Self
2013·
Blood and NutsGordon Bennett
2013·
The Harry Hill MovieAbu (voice)
2012·
Mr. StinkDad
Brian (voice)
2011·
Making QiSelf
Himself
2008·
Celebrity JuiceSelf
2008·
MassiveTony
Al
Self
2007·
British Film Forever2007·
BenidormGeoff - The Oracle, Geoff Maltby
2007·
Would I Lie to You?Self
Self
2006·
Turn Back Time2006·
The One ShowSelf
Self
2005·
8 Out of 10 CatsSelf
2005·
Bleak HouseKrook
2005·
IdealMoz
2005·
Comic AidPresenter
2004·
Blake's Junction 7Blake
Dave
2004·
The LibertineSackville
2003·
QISelf
Jackie Symes
2003·
CheekyAlf Price
2003·
BlackballTrevor
2002·
Top GearSelf
Self
Self
2002·
Staying UpFrank O'Hanlon
2001·
Attention Scum24 Hour News Man
2000·
Vic Reeves Examines1998·
ParkinsonSelf
Self - Team Captain, Self - Panellist, Self
Self
Self - Panellist
2022·
The IslandSelf - Contestant
2021·
Blankety BlankSelf - Panellist
Guest
2021·
Question TeamSelf
Self
2020·
Meet the RichardsonsJohnny Vegas
2019·
DNA Journey2018·
Roast BattleSelf
2018·
Home from HomeNeil Hackett
Self
2015·
Travel GuidesNarrator
2014·
Still Open All HoursEric Agnew
Self
2012·
Comedy World CupTeam Captain
Self
2009·
FeastSelf
Self
2006·
Showbiz DartsSelf - Andy's Group
2005·
ShakespeaRe-Told2005·
Dead Man WedsLewis Donat
2002·
Tipping the VelvetGully Sutherland
Self
2001·
I Love 1990s2001·
HappinessCharlie Doyle
2000·
Black BooksLandlord
Self
1994·
Room 101Self
1993·
Shooting StarsSelf - Panelist
1988·
Red DwarfCrit Cop
1988·
This MorningSelf
1978·
An Audience with...Self
Production
2013·
RaggedDirector
2012·
Playhouse PresentsDirector, Writer
2005·
IdealAssociate Producer
Writer
Music