Johnny Vegas - Actor Profile

Johnny Vegas

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
48Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 5, 1970
Birth Place: St. Helens, Merseyside, England, UK

About Johnny Vegas

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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Johnny Vegas reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 48 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Johnny Vegas's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Johnny Vegas remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Johnny Vegas Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Johnny Vegas's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Johnny Vegas.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Twits Jim Twit (voice) Average Similar →
2025 Time Travel Is Dangerous! Robert / Botty Flop Similar →
2024 Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery Terry Flop Similar →
2024 The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved - Flop Similar →
2023 Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery Terry Average Similar →
2023 The Delightful Sausage: Ginster's Paradise Announcer Flop Similar →
2021 We Wish You a Mandy Christmas Ghost Of Christmas Past Flop Similar →
2021 The Drowning of Arthur Braxton Arthur Braxton Sr. Flop Similar →
2021 Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break Rex Average Similar →
2019 Dial M for Middlesbrough Terry Hit Similar →
2019 Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story Himself Hit Similar →
2019 Tales from the Lodge Russell Flop Similar →
2018 The Queen and I Spiggy Average Similar →
2018 Death on the Tyne Terry Average Similar →
2018 Eaten by Lions Ray Average Similar →
2018 Early Man Asbo (voice) Average Similar →
2017 Red Dwarf: The 28-Years-Later Affair - Series XII Self Flop Similar →
2017 Murder on the Blackpool Express Terry Average Similar →
2017 Tulip Fever Apothecary Hit Similar →
2017 The 2,000,000 Calorie Buffet Himself - Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
2016 Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 Grimsby Milky Pimms Average Similar →
2016 Dark_net - Super Hit Similar →
2016 Red Top Johnny Flop Similar →
2015 Keith Lemon's Back t'Future Tribute Self Hit Similar →
2015 Brilliantman! Mrs. Wardle Flop Similar →
2013 The Harry Hill Movie Abu (voice) Flop Similar →
2013 Blood and Nuts Gordon Bennett Flop Similar →
2012 Mr. Stink Dad Average Similar →
2012 The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas Brian (voice) Average Similar →
2011 Making Qi Self Flop Similar →
2009 Johnny Vegas: Live At The Benidorm Palace Himself Average Similar →
2008 An Audience with Neil Diamond Self Flop Similar →
2008 A Tale of Two Continents Al Flop Similar →
2007 The 50 Greatest Television Dramas Self Flop Similar →
2006 When Comedy Changed Forever Self Flop Similar →
2005 Comic Aid - Flop Similar →
2004 The Libertine Sackville Average Similar →
2004 Blake's Junction 7 Blake Hit Similar →
2004 Sex Lives of the Potato Men Dave Flop Similar →
2003 Johnny Vegas: Who's Ready for Ice Cream? Self Flop Similar →
2003 Cheeky Alf Price Average Similar →
2003 Blackball Trevor Flop Similar →
2003 The Virgin of Liverpool Jackie Symes Flop Similar →
2002 Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Staying Up Frank O'Hanlon Flop Similar →
2002 When Snooker Ruled the World Self Flop Similar →
N/A Johnny Vegas: 18 Stone Of Idiot - Unseen And Uncut Himself Flop Similar →

Johnny Vegas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Johnny Vegas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Johnny Vegas is "Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Johnny Vegas acted in?

Johnny Vegas has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Johnny Vegas?

Other notable films include "Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive", "Dark_net", and "Blake's Junction 7".