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In an interview he stated his five favourite places as being San Fransisco, Robin Hood's Bay, St Helens, The Brown Edge public house and his parents' refrigerator. See more trivia »

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Michael Joseph Pennington
in St. Helens, Lancashire, England, UK
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Hide HideActor (30 titles)
2012 Blood and Nuts (short) (post-production)
Gordon Bennett
 
2013 Common Ground (TV mini-series)
 
2013 Moving On (TV series)
Taxi Controller
– That's Amore (2013) … Taxi Controller (voice) (uncredited)
 
2012 Mr. Stink (TV movie)
Dad
 
2012 The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas (TV movie)
Brian (voice)
 
2012 Moone Boy (TV series)
Crunchie Haystacks
– Dark Side of the Moone (2012) … Crunchie Haystacks
– Another Prick in the Wall (2012) … Crunchie Haystacks
 
2011 Little Crackers (TV series)
Kevin
– Johnny Vegas's Little Cracker: I Was a Teenage Santa! (2011) … Kevin
 
2011 The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff (TV series)
The Artful Codger
– Christmas Special (2011) … The Artful Codger
 
2005-2011 Ideal (TV series)
Moz / Roger
– The Red King (2011) … Moz
– The Love (2011) … Moz
– The Paintings (2011) … Moz
– The Brothel (2011) … Moz
– The Debtors (2011) … Moz
See all 53 episodes »
 
2010 Chekhov Comedy Shorts (TV series)
Tolkachov
– A Reluctant Tragic Hero (2010) … Tolkachov
 
2010 The Green (short)
Dad
 
2007-2009 Benidorm (TV series)
Geoff Maltby - The Oracle / The Oracle
– Episode #3.6 (2009) … The Oracle
– Episode #3.5 (2009) … The Oracle
– Episode #3.4 (2009) … The Oracle
– Episode #3.3 (2009) … The Oracle
– Episode #3.2 (2009) … The Oracle
See all 21 episodes »
 
2008 Massive (TV series)
Tony
– The Re-Launch (2008) … Tony
– The Break Up (2008) … Tony
– The Photo Shoot (2008) … Tony
– The Music Video (2008) … Tony
– Creation of the Label (2008) … Tony
See all 6 episodes »
 
2005 ShakespeaRe-Told (TV mini-series)
Bottom
– A Midsummer Night's Dream (2005) … Bottom
 
2005 Bleak House (TV mini-series)
Krook
– Episode #1.7 (2005) … Krook
– Episode #1.6 (2005) … Krook
– Episode #1.4 (2005) … Krook
– Episode #1.3 (2005) … Krook
– Episode #1.2 (2005) … Krook
See all 6 episodes »
 
2005 Dead Man Weds (TV series)
Lewis Donat
– Episode #1.6 (2005) … Lewis Donat
– Episode #1.5 (2005) … Lewis Donat
– Episode #1.4 (2005) … Lewis Donat
– Episode #1.3 (2005) … Lewis Donat
– Episode #1.2 (2005) … Lewis Donat
See all 6 episodes »
 
2005 Blake's Junction 7 (short)
Blake
 
2004 The Libertine
Sackville
 
2004 Terkel in Trouble
Uncle Stewart (voice: English version)
 
2004 Reuben Don't Take Your Love to Town (short)
Café Owner
 
2004 Sex Lives of the Potato Men
Dave
 
2003 Cheeky
Alf Price
 
2003 Blackball
Trevor
 
2003 The Virgin of Liverpool
Jackie Symes
 
2001-2003 Happiness (TV series)
Charlie Doyle
– People Move On (2003) … Charlie Doyle
– Old Bloke at the Door (2003) … Charlie Doyle
– Perspective (2003) … Charlie Doyle
– Real Dancing (2003) … Charlie Doyle
– A Nice Person (2003) … Charlie Doyle
See all 12 episodes »
 
2003 Ed Stone Is Dead (TV series)
Waiter
– All You Can Eat (2003) … Waiter
 
2002 Tipping the Velvet (TV mini-series)
Gully Sutherland
– Episode #1.1 (2002) … Gully Sutherland
 
2002 Staying Up (TV movie)
Frank O'Hanlon
 
2002 Black Books (TV series)
Landlord
– Fever (2002) … Landlord
 
2001 Attention Scum (TV series)
24 Hour News Man
– London, September, 12:00am (2001) … 24 Hour News Man
– Sheffield, August, 4:00am (2001) … 24 Hour News Man
– Middle of Nowhere, July, 11:00pm (2001) … 24 Hour News Man
– Glastonbury, June, 9:45pm (2001) … 24 Hour News Man
– Lizard Point, April, 10:00pm (2001) … 24 Hour News Man
See all 6 episodes »
 
Show ShowProducer (3 titles)
2011 Little Crackers (TV series) (executive producer - 1 episode)
– Johnny Vegas's Little Cracker: I Was a Teenage Santa! (2011) (executive producer)
 
2005-2011 Ideal (TV series) (associate producer - 43 episodes)
– The Police (2011) (associate producer)
– The Housewarming (2010) (associate producer)
– The Ear (2010) (associate producer)
– The Accident (2010) (associate producer)
– The Lapse (2010) (associate producer)
See all 43 episodes »
 
2009 Johnny Vegas - Live at the Benidorm Palace (video) (producer - as Michael Pennington)
 
Show ShowWriter (6 titles)
2011 Little Crackers (TV series)
– Johnny Vegas's Little Cracker: I Was a Teenage Santa! (2011) (written by)
 
2009 Johnny Vegas - Live at the Benidorm Palace (video) (written by)
 
2005 Johnny Vegas: 18 Stone of Idiot (TV series)
– Episode #1.6 (2005) (writer)
– Episode #1.5 (2005) (writer)
– Episode #1.4 (2005) (writer)
– Episode #1.3 (2005) (writer)
– Episode #1.2 (2005) (writer)
See all 6 episodes »
 
2003 Johnny Vegas: Who's Ready for Ice Cream? (video)
 
2001 Attention Scum (TV series)
– London, September, 12:00am (2001) (additional material)
– Sheffield, August, 4:00am (2001) (additional material)
– Middle of Nowhere, July, 11:00pm (2001) (additional material)
– Glastonbury, June, 9:45pm (2001) (additional material)
– Lizard Point, April, 10:00pm (2001) (additional material)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1998 The Johnny Vegas Television Show (TV movie) (as Michael Pennington)
 
Show ShowDirector (2 titles)
2013 Moving On (TV series)
– That's Amore (2013)
 
2011 Little Crackers (TV series)
– Johnny Vegas's Little Cracker: I Was a Teenage Santa! (2011)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2002 24 Hour Party People (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (85 titles)
2005-2012 8 Out of 10 Cats (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #14.7 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #13.4 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #12.8 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #8.1 (2009) … Himself
– Episode #7.10 (2008) … Himself
See all 11 episodes »
 
2007-2012 QI (TV series)
Himself
– Journalism (2012) … Himself
– Invertebrates (2011) … Himself
– Hypothetical (2010) … Himself
– Geometry (2010) … Himself
– Fight or Flight (2009) … Himself
See all 6 episodes »
 
2011 The Untold Tommy Cooper (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2011 TV Greats: Our Favourites from the North (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2011 QI Genesis (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2011 Celebrity Juice (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.6 (2011) … Himself
 
2010 Bookaboo (TV series)
Himself
– Burger Boy (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Dave's One Night Stand (TV series)
Himself
– Johnny Vegas (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Ideal (TV series)
Himself / Moz
– The Outtakes (2010) … Himself / Moz
 
2010 Live from Studio Five (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.133 (2010) … Himself (as Jonny Vegas)
 
2009-2010 Chris Moyles Quiz Night (TV series)
Himself
– Sharon Osbourne, Johnny Vegas and Alesha Dixon (2010) … Himself
– Patsy Kensit, Abbey Clancy and Ben Miller (2009) … Himself
 
2008-2010 Argumental (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.1 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #1.3 (2008) … Himself
 
2009 Podge and Rodge's Stickit Inn (TV series)
Himself
– Late Night Lock Inn (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Ad of the Decade (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Alan Carr: Chatty Man (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.5 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The ONE Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 November 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2008-2009 Loose Women (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #14.54 (2009) … Himself
– Episode #12.220 (2008) … Himself
 
2009 Johnny Vegas - Live at the Benidorm Palace (video)
Himself
 
2009 The Graham Norton Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #6.6 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The Paul O'Grady Show (TV series)
Himself - Guest Host
– Episode dated 6 November 2009 (2009) … Himself - Guest Host
 
2009 Genius (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.4 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Brit Awards 2009 (TV special) (voice)
 
2008 Gordon Ramsay: Cookalong Live (TV series)
Himself - Sous Chef
– Episode #1.2 (2008) … Himself - Sous Chef
 
2000-2008 Never Mind the Buzzcocks (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Team Captain
– Episode #22.4 (2008) … Himself - Team Captain
– Episode #9.10 (2001) … Himself
– Episode #8.6 (2001) … Himself
– Episode #7.1 (2000) … Himself
 
2008 An Audience with Neil Diamond (TV movie)
Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
 
2002-2008 Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #14.16 (2008) … Himself
– Episode #10.3 (2006) … Himself
– Episode #7.15 (2004) … Himself
– Episode #5.14 (2003) … Himself
– Episode #4.12 (2003) … Himself
See all 6 episodes »
 
2008 The Comedy Map of Britain (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #2.2 (2008) … Himself (also archive footage)
 
2006-2008 The Podge and Rodge Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.37 (2008) … Himself
– Episode #1.25 (2006) … Himself
 
2008 Celebrity Ding Dong (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.5 (2008) … Himself
 
2007 Comedy Lab (TV series)
Himself - Celebrity Guest
– Swizzcall (2007) … Himself - Celebrity Guest
 
2007 Who Are the Spooky Spoons? (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 The Beginner's Guide to (TV series documentary)
Himself - Presenter
– Johnny Vegas's Guide to Evangelical Christianity (2007) … Himself - Presenter
 
2007 The If.comedy Awards: A Comedy Cuts Special (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 British Film Forever (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
– Hardship, Humour and Heroes: The Story of British Realism (2007) … Himself
 
2007 The Culture Show (TV series)
Himself
– The Simpsons (2007) … Himself (uncredited)
 
2007 The F Word (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #3.9 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Memoirs of a Cigarette (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 I Blame the Spice Girls: The Monster Quiz of the Decade (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2006 All Star Family Fortunes (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.2 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Showbiz Darts (TV series)
Himself - Andy's Group (as Johnny 'The Saint' Vegas)
 
2006 The Charlotte Church Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.3 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Capturing 'The Libertine' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2006 The Prince's Trust 30th Birthday: Live (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004-2006 A Question of Sport (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #35.25 (2006) … Himself
– Episode #34.13 (2004) … Himself
 
2006 TV Heaven, Telly Hell (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.2 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Wogan Now & Then (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.11 (2006) … Himself
 
2005 Generation Fame (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 Johnny Vegas: 18 Stone of Idiot (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.6 (2005) … Himself
– Episode #1.5 (2005) … Himself
– Episode #1.4 (2005) … Himself
– Episode #1.3 (2005) … Himself
– Episode #1.2 (2005) … Himself
See all 6 episodes »
 
2005 'Star Wars': Feel the Force (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Comic Aid (TV movie)
Himself - Performer
 
2005 Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.2 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Orange Playlist (TV series)
Himself
– Valentine's Special (2005) … Himself
– Johnny Vegas (2005) … Himself
 
2005 This Morning (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 January 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2004 The British Comedy Awards 2004 (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
2004 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 December 2004 (2004) … Himself
– Episode dated 27 February 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 In Shane's Shoes: The Making of 'Dead Man's Shoes' (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Parkinson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #19.1 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 T4 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 February 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute (TV movie)
Himself
 
2004 Big Fat Documentary (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Top Gear (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.8 (2003) … Himself
 
2001-2003 Liquid News (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 November 2003 (2003) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 July 2001 (2001) … Himself
 
2003 Johnny Vegas: Who's Ready for Ice Cream? (video)
Himself
 
2001-2003 The Frank Skinner Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #7.7 (2003) … Himself
– Episode #5.9 (2001) … Himself
 
2003 Celebrity Poker Club (TV series)
Himself
– Heat One … Himself
 
2003 This Is Your Life (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Bob Monkhouse 2 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Comic Relief 2003: The Big Hair Do (TV movie)
Himself
 
2002 The Big Breakfast (TV series)
Himself
 
2002 Shooting Stars (TV series)
Himself
– Xmas Special (2002) … Himself
– Episode #5.10 (2002) … Himself
– Episode #5.9 (2002) … Himself
– Episode #5.8 (2002) … Himself
– Episode #5.7 (2002) … Himself
See all 19 episodes »
 
2002 Sport Relief (TV special)
Presenter: Runaround
 
2002 When Snooker Ruled the World (TV special)
Himself
 
2002 Room 101 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #7.1 (2002) … Himself
 
2002 Brit Awards 2002 (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
2002 I Love the 100 Best Top Ten Lists of the Fast Show Ever! (TV movie)
Himself
 
2001 Night of a Thousand Faces (TV special)
Himself - Mockstars Contestant
 
2001 The Johnny Vegas Game Show (TV short)
Himself
 
2001 The British Comedy Awards 2001 (TV special)
Himself
 
2001 I Love 1990's (TV series documentary)
Himself
– I Love 1997 (2001) … Himself
– I Love 1990 (2001) … Himself
 
2001 The Weakest Link (TV series)
Himself
– Comedians Special (2001) … Himself
 
2001 I Love 1980's (TV series documentary)
Himself
– I Love 1989 (2001) … Himself
– I Love 1985 (2001) … Himself
– I Love 1982 (2001)
 
2000 I Love 1970's (TV series documentary)
Himself - Interviewee
– I Love 1977 (2000) … Himself - Interviewee
 
2000 Vic Reeves Examines (TV series)
Himself
– Pottery (2000) … Himself
 
1999 This Bloke Walks Into a Bar (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1998 The Johnny Vegas Television Show (TV movie)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (8 titles)
2007-2012 QI (TV series)
 
2009-2010 Argumental (TV series)
 
2009 The Graham Norton Show (TV series)
 
2009 Almost Famous II (TV documentary)
(as Michael Pennington)
 
2008 Let Loose... The Very Best of 'Loose Women' (video)
Himself
 
2007 100 Greatest Stand-Ups (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 The Comedy Map of Britain (TV series documentary)
 
2005 Greatest Before They Were Stars TV Moments (TV documentary)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

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(2008) DVD commentaries for Episode #2.1, Episode #2.2, Episode #2.4, and Episode #2.8, with Sandy Johnson, Geoffrey Perkins, Janine Duvitski, Geoffrey Hutchings, Steve Pemberton, and Derren Litten. See more »

Publicity Listings:

3 Interviews  | 2 Articles  | See more »

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Michael Pennington | Johnny 'The Saint' Vegas | Jonny Vegas

Height:

5' 7" (1.70 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

'The glossies just aren't for me. Now I'll just invest Viz's quid and live off the interest.' (Referring to his wedding photos he sold to Viz magazine for £1.) See more »

Trivia:

In an interview he stated his five favourite places as being San Fransisco, Robin Hood's Bay, St Helens, The Brown Edge public house and his parents' refrigerator. See more »

Trademark:

Hoarse, northern English accent See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo