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
Cast Credits
The Twits
Character: Jim Twit (voice)
MOVIE • 2025
Johnny Vegas: Art, ADHD & Me
Character: Self
TV • 2025
Johnny Vegas' Little Shop of Antiques
Character: Self
TV • 2025
Time Travel Is Dangerous!
Character: Robert / Botty
MOVIE • 2025
You Bet!
Character: Self - Panellist
TV • 2024
Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
Character: Terry
MOVIE • 2024
The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved
Character:
MOVIE • 2024
Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
Character: Terry
MOVIE • 2023
Late Night Lycett
Character: Self - Guest
TV • 2023
Romantic Getaway
Character: Alfie
TV • 2023
Richard Hammond's Brain Reaction
Character: Self
TV • 2022
The Island
Character: Self - Contestant
TV • 2022
The Greatest Snowman
Character: Self - Contestant
TV • 2021
We Wish You a Mandy Christmas
Character: Ghost Of Christmas Past
MOVIE • 2021
Question Team
Character: Self
TV • 2021
Blankety Blank
Character: Self - Panellist
TV • 2021
The Drowning of Arthur Braxton
Character: Arthur Braxton Sr.
MOVIE • 2021
Murder, They Hope
Character: Terry
TV • 2021
Johnny Vegas: Carry on Glamping
Character: Self
TV • 2021
Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break
Character: Rex
MOVIE • 2021
Crew
