Johnny Vegas
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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
Credits
Tulip Fever (2017)
as Apothecary
The Libertine (2004)
as Sackville
Grimsby (2016)
as Milky Pimms
The Twits (2025)
as Jim Twit (voice)
Early Man (2018)
as Asbo (voice)
Red Top (2016)
as Johnny
Blackball (2003)
as Trevor
Cheeky (2003)
as Alf Price
The Harry Hill Movie (2013)
as Abu (voice)
Sex Lives of the Potato Men (2004)
as Dave
Johnny Vegas: 18 Stone of Idiot - Unseen and Uncut (2005)
as Presenter
Eaten by Lions (2018)
as Ray
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (2007)
as Self
Time Travel Is Dangerous! (2025)
as Robert / Botty
Open All Hours: Inside Out (2026)
Actor
Murder on the Blackpool Express (2017)
as Terry
The Queen and I (2018)
as Spiggy
Death on the Tyne (2018)
as Terry
Tales from the Lodge (2019)
as Russell
Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break (2021)
as Rex
Dial M for Middlesbrough (2019)
as Terry
When Comedy Changed Forever (2006)
as Self
The Delightful Sausage: Ginster's Paradise (2023)
as Announcer
Johnny Vegas: Who's Ready for Ice Cream? (2003)
as Self
Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery (2023)
as Terry
Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive (2002)
as Self
Keith Lemon's Back t'Future Tribute (2015)
as Self
Blake's Junction 7 (2004)
as Blake
The Drowning of Arthur Braxton (2021)
as Arthur Braxton Sr.
The Virgin of Liverpool (2003)
as Jackie Symes
Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery (2024)
as Terry
Comic Aid (2005)
Actor
Mr. Stink (2012)
as Dad
Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story (2019)
as Himself
The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas (2012)
as Brian (voice)
Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book (2016)
as Self
When Snooker Ruled the World (2002)
as Self
A Tale of Two Continents (2008)
as Al
Red Dwarf: The 28-Years-Later Affair - Series XII (2017)
as Self
The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved (2024)
Actor
An Audience with Neil Diamond (2008)
as Self
We Wish You a Mandy Christmas (2021)
as Ghost Of Christmas Past
The Nine O'Clock Trot (2026)
as Father Adam
The 2,000,000 Calorie Buffet (2017)
as Himself - Narrator (voice)
Johnny Vegas: Live At The Benidorm Palace (2009)
as Himself
Blood and Nuts (2013)
as Gordon Bennett
Brilliantman! (2015)
as Mrs. Wardle
Making Qi (2011)
as Self
Staying Up (2002)
as Frank O'Hanlon
Dark_net (2016)
Actor