Johnny Vegas
Actor · Writer · Since 1988
Known for
Johnny Vegas is credited as a British actor, the sort of presence that makes a cast feel lived in. Beyond that, 'Early Man' is the title most often mentioned. Between features and episodes, 54 titles carry his name. 'Grimsby' is the film that put the face in circulation, with Milky Pimms as the part.
Johnny Vegas
Actor · Writer · Since 1988
26 Movies · 28 Series
Johnny Vegas is credited as a British actor, the sort of presence that makes a cast feel lived in. Beyond that, 'Early Man' is the title most often mentioned. Between features and episodes, 54 titles carry his name. 'Grimsby' is the film that put the face in circulation, with Milky Pimms as the part.
Movies
Plays Apothecary
Tulip Fever
2017
Plays Milky Pimms
Grimsby
2016
Plays Asbo (voice)
Early Man
2018
Plays Sackville
The Libertine
2004
Plays Jim Twit (voice)
The Twits
2025
Plays Alf Price
Cheeky
2003
Plays Trevor
Blackball
2003
Plays Dave
Sex Lives of the Potato Men
2004
Plays Abu (voice)
The Harry Hill Movie
2013
Plays Robert / Botty
Time Travel Is Dangerous!
2025
Plays Terry
Death on the Tyne
2018
Plays Russell
Tales from the Lodge
2019
Plays Ray
Eaten by Lions
2018
Plays Rex
Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break
2021
Plays Terry
Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
2024
Plays Terry
Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
2023
Plays Arthur Braxton Sr.
The Drowning of Arthur Braxton
2021
Plays Jackie Symes
The Virgin of Liverpool
2003
Plays Brian (voice)
The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas
2012
Plays Blake
Blake's Junction 7
2004
TV Shows
Plays Dave Spud
The Rubbish World of Dave Spud
2019
Plays Moz
Ideal
2005
Plays Eric Agnew
Still Open All Hours
2014
Plays Geoff Maltby
Benidorm
2007
Plays Self - Panelist
Shooting Stars
1993
Plays Charlie Doyle
Happiness
2001
Plays Self
Taskmaster
2015
Plays Self - Contestant
The Island
2022
Plays Lewis Donat
Dead Man Weds
2005
Plays Neil Hackett
Home from Home
2018
Plays Terry
Murder, They Hope
2021
Plays Tony
Massive
2008
Plays 24 Hour News Man
Attention Scum
2001
Plays Alfie
Romantic Getaway
2023
Plays Krook
Bleak House
2005
Plays Johnny Vegas
Meet the Richardsons
2020
Plays Self
We Have Been Watching
2017
Plays Self
Richard Hammond's Brain Reaction
2022
Plays Self
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1996
Plays Team Captain
Comedy World Cup
2012
Plays Gully Sutherland
Tipping the Velvet
2002
Plays Daniel
Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories
2016
Plays Billy Pike
It's Kevin
2013
Plays Landlord
Black Books
2000
Plays Salome
Psychobitches
2013
Plays Ron Ormorod
Good Omens
2019
Plays Crit Cop
Red Dwarf
1988
Director
Plays Kevin
Little Crackers
2010
Latest Trailers
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The Twits
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The Twits
Jim Twit (voice)
2025
Time Travel Is Dangerous!
Robert / Botty
2025
Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
Terry
2024
Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
Terry
2023
The Delightful Sausage: Ginster's Paradise
Announcer
2023
Romantic Getaway
Alfie · 6 episodes
2023–
2022Season 1
The Island
Self - Contestant · 8 episodes
2022–
We Wish You a Mandy Christmas
Ghost Of Christmas Past
2021
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Johnny Vegas and where are they from?
Johnny Vegas is 55 years old, born on September 11, 1971 in St. Helens, Merseyside, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Johnny Vegas?
Johnny Vegas is best known for roles in Grimsby, Early Man, Tulip Fever.
How many movies has Johnny Vegas been in?
Over a 24-year career (since 2002), Johnny Vegas has appeared in 23 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was Johnny Vegas's first movie?
The career of Johnny Vegas began with When Snooker Ruled the World (2002).
What is Johnny Vegas's most recent movie or series?
Johnny Vegas's most recent release is The Nine O'Clock Trot, which premiered on October 30, 2026.
What TV shows has Johnny Vegas appeared in?
On television, Johnny Vegas has appeared in Good Omens, Top Gear, Black Books, Red Dwarf.
Johnny Vegas
1971-09-11 · St. Helens, Merseyside, England, UK
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.