Our Opinion on Johnny Vegas
Johnny Vegas is a spectacular spokesperson, with his sense of humour, his well-known rants and husky voice, he is immediately recognisable. As a spokesperson, he is phenomenal at adding his own personal spin on a topic, letting his unique and memorable personality shine through. If you're interested in a comedian for any radio or TV interviews please get in contact with us.
About Johnny Vegas
Michael Joseph Pennington, Sr, better known as Johnny Vegas (born 5 September 1970), is an English actor and comedian, known for his angry rants, surreal humour, portly figure and high husky voice.
His television roles have included playing drug dealer Moz in the BBC black comedy Ideal. Vegas has also appeared in comedy panel shows such as QI and 8 Out of 10 Cats.
In 1996, Vegas made his television debut as a contestant on Win, Lose or Draw in the UK under his real name of Michael, but made references to the fact he wanted to be a comedian and that his stage name was "Johnny Vegas". He featured on the The Big Breakfast during the programme's final months before it ended in March 2002. His appearance was briefly shown during Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups and BBC Three's Almost Famous 2.
In 2002, Vegas starred in the BBC Radio 4 sitcom Night Class, which he co-wrote with Tony Burgess and Tony Pitts, with Dirk Maggs as director. Vegas played a former Butlin's redcoat teaching evening classes in pottery. It was a runner-up for best comedy at the Sony Radio Academy Awards.
He starred in the BBC Three sitcom Ideal as Moz from 2005 to 2011.
Between 2007 and 2009, Vegas played Geoff "The Oracle" Maltby in the ITV sitcom Benidorm. On 16 January 2015, he made guest appearances in episode 3,4,5 and 6 during the programme's seventh series. He will return full time in Series 8, which begins on 11th January 2016.
In 2012, Vegas played the role of Mr. Croombe in a television adaptation of David Walliams' children's novel Mr Stink. In 2014, Vegas voiced Fat Baz in the ITV4 animated sitcom Warren United. On 6 August 2014, Vegas took part in ITV's two-part documentary series Secrets from the Clink.
Since 26 December 2013, Vegas has played Wet Eric Agnew in the revived BBC sitcom Still Open All Hours. In June 2015, he guest presented an episode of Sunday Brunch for Channel 4 and in August 2015, he narrated the four-part series Travel Guides for ITV. In 2016, he will take part in ITV's celebrity driving showDrive, hosted by Vernon Kay.
His television roles have included playing drug dealer Moz in the BBC black comedy Ideal. Vegas has also appeared in comedy panel shows such as QI and 8 Out of 10 Cats.
In 1996, Vegas made his television debut as a contestant on Win, Lose or Draw in the UK under his real name of Michael, but made references to the fact he wanted to be a comedian and that his stage name was "Johnny Vegas". He featured on the The Big Breakfast during the programme's final months before it ended in March 2002. His appearance was briefly shown during Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups and BBC Three's Almost Famous 2.
In 2002, Vegas starred in the BBC Radio 4 sitcom Night Class, which he co-wrote with Tony Burgess and Tony Pitts, with Dirk Maggs as director. Vegas played a former Butlin's redcoat teaching evening classes in pottery. It was a runner-up for best comedy at the Sony Radio Academy Awards.
He starred in the BBC Three sitcom Ideal as Moz from 2005 to 2011.
Between 2007 and 2009, Vegas played Geoff "The Oracle" Maltby in the ITV sitcom Benidorm. On 16 January 2015, he made guest appearances in episode 3,4,5 and 6 during the programme's seventh series. He will return full time in Series 8, which begins on 11th January 2016.
In 2012, Vegas played the role of Mr. Croombe in a television adaptation of David Walliams' children's novel Mr Stink. In 2014, Vegas voiced Fat Baz in the ITV4 animated sitcom Warren United. On 6 August 2014, Vegas took part in ITV's two-part documentary series Secrets from the Clink.
Since 26 December 2013, Vegas has played Wet Eric Agnew in the revived BBC sitcom Still Open All Hours. In June 2015, he guest presented an episode of Sunday Brunch for Channel 4 and in August 2015, he narrated the four-part series Travel Guides for ITV. In 2016, he will take part in ITV's celebrity driving showDrive, hosted by Vernon Kay.