Actor / Actress

Johnny Vegas

Born September 11, 1971 St. Helens, Merseyside, England, UK 15 credits available

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.

Johnny Vegas is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 15 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Twits (2025), Meet the Richardsons (2020), The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (2019), Early Man (2018), Red Top (2016), Still Open All Hours (2014), Through the Keyhole (2013), Car S.O.S. (2013). The recorded credits span 1993 to 2025, including 4 movies and 11 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.