He is known for his portly figure, angry comedic rants, surreal humour, northern accent, and husky voice.
Michael Joseph Pennington, better known as Johnny Vegas, is an English comedian and actor. Vegas was born Michael Joseph Pennington on 5 September 1970In 1996, Vegas made his television debut as a contestant on Between 2007 and 2009, Vegas played Geoff Maltby "The Oracle" in the In 2012, Vegas played the role of Mr. Croombe in a television adaptation of In August 2014, Vegas took part in ITV's two-part documentary series Since 26 December 2013, Vegas has played Wet Eric Agnew in the revived In August 2016, Vegas starred in a one-off comedy pilot called Beginning in September 2019 Vegas has starred as the voice of the title character in the surreal children's animated series Johnny has appeared as a guest panellist and team captain in several episodes of Channel 4's 8 out of 10 Cats does Countdown. His television roles have included Al in the ITV Digital and PG Tips adverts, drug dealer Moz in the BBC dark comedy Ideal, Geoff Maltby in the ITV sitcom Benidorm, and Eric Agnew in the BBC sitcom Still Open All Hours. In May 2017, it was announced Vegas would be starring in new comedy feature In August 2002, Vegas married Catherine "Kitty" Donnelly and sold pictures of the wedding to In April 2011, Vegas married Irish television presenter and producer He has spoken of being proud of being born and brought up in, and he is active in supporting the community where he still lives in Vegas fulfilled a lifetime ambition by appearing for In July 2014, Vegas was awarded an honorary doctorate from Having achieved fame in entertainment, Vegas received plaudits for his ceramic work.