Johnny Vegas
Acting
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
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Known For
The Graham Norton Show
2007 · TV
The One Show
2006 · TV
QI
2003 · TV
Have I Got News for You
1990 · TV
Top Gear
2002 · TV
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1996 · TV
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
— · TV
Celebrity Juice
2008 · TV
The Last Leg
2013 · TV
8 Out of 10 Cats
2005 · TV
Taskmaster
2015 · TV
Would I Lie to You?
2007 · TV