
Johnny Vegas
Acting
Male
Born: September 5, 1970
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.
Also Known As
- Michael Pennington
Known For

Grimsby
February 24, 2016

Good Omens
May 31, 2019

Early Man
January 26, 2018

Top Gear
October 20, 2002

Tulip Fever
July 13, 2017

Black Books
September 29, 2000

The Libertine
September 16, 2004

Red Dwarf
February 15, 1988

The Graham Norton Show
February 22, 2007

QI
September 11, 2003

Taskmaster
July 28, 2015

Would I Lie to You?
June 16, 2007
