Johnny Vegas
Acting
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
Tulip Fever
2017
Grimsby
2016
Early Man
2018
The Libertine
2004
The Twits
2025
Red Top
2016
Cheeky
2003
Blackball
2003
Eaten by Lions
2018
The Queen and I
2018
