Johnny Vegas
Biography
Johnny Vegas is a stage name of Michael Pennington, an actor born in St. Helens, Merseyside, England, UK. He is known for his work in various television shows. He has appeared in the BBC3 sitcom Ideal, where he played the lead role of Moz. He also played the role of The Oracle in several series of the ITV sitcom Benidorm. In addition, he starred as Eric in the BBC sitcom Still Open All Hours alongside David Jason. In 2018, he took the lead in a new BBC sitcom, Home From Home. Johnny Vegas has a total of 140 known credits in acting.
Career overview
Johnny Vegas is a British actor known for his work in television and comedy. He is perhaps best recognized for his lead role in the BBC3 sitcom Ideal, where he played the character Moz. Additionally, he has appeared in the ITV sitcom Benidorm, where he portrayed The Oracle in several series.
Vegas has also starred in the BBC sitcom Still Open All Hours, alongside David Jason, as the character Eric. In 2018, he took on a lead role in a new BBC sitcom, Home From Home. Throughout his career, Johnny Vegas has demonstrated his versatility as a comedic actor, taking on a range of roles in various television shows.
As an actor, Johnny Vegas has accumulated a significant number of credits, with over 140 known credits to his name. Born in St. Helens, Merseyside, England, UK, on September 5, 1970, Vegas has established himself as a prominent figure in British comedy. His work continues to be recognized and enjoyed by audiences, with his portrayal of various characters showcasing his talent and range as a comedic actor.
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Full Filmography
148 titles- Open All Hours: Inside Out (2026)
- The Twits (2025) as Jim Twit (voice)
- Johnny Vegas' Little Shop of Antiques (2025) as Self
- Time Travel Is Dangerous! (2025) as Robert / Botty
- Johnny Vegas: Art, ADHD & Me (2025) as Self
- Out of Order (2024) as Self - Guest Captain
- You Bet! (2024) as Self - Panellist
- Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery (2024) as Terry
- The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved (2024)
- Romantic Getaway (2023) as Alfie
- Late Night Lycett (2023) as Self - Guest
- The Delightful Sausage: Ginster's Paradise (2023) as Announcer
- Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery (2023) as Terry
- The Island (2022) as Self - Contestant
- Richard Hammond's Brain Reaction (2022) as Self
- The Weakest Link (2021) as Self - Contestant
- Blankety Blank (2021) as Self - Panellist
- Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains (2021) as Guest
- Murder, They Hope (2021) as Terry
- Question Team (2021) as Self
- Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable (2021) as Self
- Paul O'Grady's Saturday Night Line Up (2021) as Self - Guest
- Johnny Vegas: Carry on Glamping (2021) as Self
- The Greatest Snowman (2021) as Self - Contestant
- Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break (2021) as Rex
- The Drowning of Arthur Braxton (2021) as Arthur Braxton Sr.
- We Wish You a Mandy Christmas (2021) as Ghost Of Christmas Past
- Meet the Richardsons (2020) as Johnny Vegas
- Mo Gilligan's All Star Happy Hour (2020) as Self
- Good Omens (2019) as Ron Ormorod
- Celebrity Gogglebox (2019) as Self
- The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (2019) as Dave Spud
- Hypothetical (2019) as Self
- DNA Journey (2019)
- Tales from the Lodge (2019) as Russell
- Dial M for Middlesbrough (2019) as Terry
- Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story (2019) as Himself
- Celebrity Catchphrase (2018)
- The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (2018) as Self - Guest
- Roast Battle (2018) as Self
- Early Man (2018) as Asbo (voice)
- The Big Narstie Show (2018) as Self
- Home from Home (2018) as Neil Hackett
- Eaten by Lions (2018) as Ray
- The Queen and I (2018) as Spiggy
- Death on the Tyne (2018) as Terry
- Tulip Fever (2017) as Apothecary
- Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule (2017) as Self
- LEGO Masters (2017) as Guest Judge
- We Have Been Watching (2017) as Self
- Murder on the Blackpool Express (2017) as Terry
- Red Dwarf: The 28-Years-Later Affair - Series XII (2017) as Self
- The 2,000,000 Calorie Buffet (2017) as Himself - Narrator (voice)
- Grimsby (2016) as Milky Pimms
- Red Top (2016) as Johnny
- Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories (2016) as Daniel
- Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book (2016) as Self
- Dark_net (2016)
- Taskmaster (2015) as Self
- Travel Man: 48 Hours in... (2015) as Self - Guest
- Keith Lemon's Back t'Future Tribute (2015) as Self
- Travel Guides (2015) as Narrator
- Brilliantman! (2015) as Mrs. Wardle
- Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014) as Self
- Still Open All Hours (2014) as Eric Agnew
- Duck Quacks Don't Echo (2014)
- The Last Leg (2013) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self - Contestant
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self
- Car S.O.S. (2013)
- Catchphrase (2013)
- Through the Keyhole (2013) as Self - Panelist
- Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (2013) as Self - Contestant
- Psychobitches (2013) as Salome
- Crackanory (2013) as Self
- It's Kevin (2013) as Billy Pike
- The Harry Hill Movie (2013) as Abu (voice)
- Blood and Nuts (2013) as Gordon Bennett
- Ragged (2013) Director
- Playhouse Presents (2012) Writer
- Playhouse Presents (2012) Director
- Comedy World Cup (2012) as Team Captain
- Mr. Stink (2012) as Dad
- The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas (2012) as Brian (voice)
- Making Qi (2011) as Self
- Chris Moyles' Quiz Night (2009) as Self
- Feast (2009)
- Johnny Vegas: Live At The Benidorm Palace (2009) as Himself
- Celebrity Juice (2008) as Self
- Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong (2008) as Self
- Massive (2008) as Tony
- A Tale of Two Continents (2008) as Al
- An Audience with Neil Diamond (2008) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- Benidorm (2007) as Geoff Maltby
- Benidorm (2007)
- Benidorm (2007) as Geoff - The Oracle
- British Film Forever (2007)
- Comedy Map of Britain (2007)
- The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (2007) as Self
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Showbiz Darts (2006) as Self - Andy's Group
- TV Heaven, Telly Hell (2006)
- Turn Back Time (2006)
- When Comedy Changed Forever (2006) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self
- Ideal (2005) as Moz
- Ideal (2005) Associate Producer
- Bleak House (2005) as Krook
- ShakespeaRe-Told (2005)
- Johnny Vegas: 18 Stone of Idiot - Unseen and Uncut (2005) as Presenter
- Johnny Vegas: 18 Stone of Idiot - Unseen and Uncut (2005) Writer
- Dead Man Weds (2005) as Lewis Donat
- Comic Aid (2005)
- The Libertine (2004) as Sackville
- Sex Lives of the Potato Men (2004) as Dave
- Blake's Junction 7 (2004) as Blake
- QI (2003) as Self
- Cheeky (2003) as Alf Price
- Blackball (2003) as Trevor
- The Virgin of Liverpool (2003) as Jackie Symes
- Johnny Vegas: Who's Ready for Ice Cream? (2003) as Self
- Johnny Vegas: Who's Ready for Ice Cream? (2003) Writer
- Top Gear (2002) as Self
- Tipping the Velvet (2002) as Gully Sutherland
- Johnny Vaughan Tonight (2002) as Self
- Staying Up (2002) as Frank O'Hanlon
- Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive (2002) as Self
- When Snooker Ruled the World (2002) as Self
- Happiness (2001) as Charlie Doyle
- Attention Scum (2001) as 24 Hour News Man
- Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter (2001) Music
- I Love 1990s (2001)
- Black Books (2000) as Landlord
- Vic Reeves Examines (2000)
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self - Panellist
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self - Team Captain
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self
- Room 101 (1994) as Self
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self - Panelist
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- Red Dwarf (1988) as Crit Cop
- This Morning (1988) as Self
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Panellist
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Johnny Vegas best known for?
Johnny Vegas is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Twits (2025), Johnny Vegas' Little Shop of Antiques (2025), Good Omens (2019), Celebrity Gogglebox (2019).
When and where was Johnny Vegas born?
Johnny Vegas was born on September 5, 1970 in St. Helens, Merseyside, England, UK.
How many credits does Johnny Vegas have?
Johnny Vegas has accumulated over 148 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2026.
What is Johnny Vegas's background in cinema and television?
Johnny Vegas is a stage name of Michael Pennington, an actor born in St. Helens, Merseyside, England, UK. He is known for his work in various television shows. He has appeared in the BBC3 sitcom Ideal, where he played the lead role of Moz. He also played the role of The Oracle in several series of the ITV sitcom Benido...