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Last updated on the 1 May 2024 by Evandrus
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Born: September 11, 1970, St. Helens, Merseyside, England.
Johnny Vegas, born as Michael Joseph Pennington, is a renowned English comedian, actor and television presenter. With his unique blend of wit, charm and larger-than-life personality, he has captivated audiences across various entertainment platforms.
Growing up in a working-class family, he displayed an early interest in performance, often entertaining family and friends with his humorous antics. Despite his innate talent, Vegas initially pursued a more conventional path, attending West Park C.E. School and later studying ceramics at Middlesex University.
Vegas’s career took off in the late 1990s when he began performing stand-up comedy. His unique style, characterised by his boisterous personality and distinctive Northern accent, quickly gained him recognition. He became a regular on the comedy circuit, entertaining audiences with his hilarious observations and offbeat humour.
In 1996, Vegas made his breakthrough on television with the comedy panel show “Win, Lose or Draw Late.” This appearance propelled him into the limelight, leading to numerous television appearances, including popular shows such as “The Big Breakfast” and “Room 101.”
One of Vegas’s most notable career highlights is his work on the acclaimed comedy series “Ideal.” Portraying the lovable drug dealer Moz, he captured the hearts of viewers with his endearing portrayal and impeccable comedic timing.
Johnny Vegas married television producer Maia Dunphy in 2011. Together, they have a son named Tom. Vegas’s personal journey has been marked by both triumphs and challenges, and he has been candid about his battles with weight and mental health issues.
Suggested viewing
Ideal (2005)
Bftv 9.0 / IMDb 8.2
“Ideal” is a dark comedy series centered around Moz, a cannabis dealer in Manchester. Moz’s life becomes a whirlwind of chaos as he entertains the eccentric characters of his clientele while trying to keep his own life on track. Filled with humour, unexpected twists and bizarre situations, “Ideal” delivers an entertaining and unconventional glimpse into Moz’s world.
Top cast: Johnny Vegas, Graham Duff, Nicola Reynolds, Tom Goodman-Hill, Sinead Matthews, Jo Enright, Ryan Pope, Seymour Mace.
Murder on the Blackpool Express (2017)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 6.1
“Murder on the Blackpool Express,” follows an unsuspecting Blackpool coach driver and a charismatic female tour guide who find themselves entangled in a whodunit mystery. Suddenly, their peaceful excursion takes a chilling twist as their passengers begin to meet untimely demises, one after another. In a race against time they must unravel the identity of the killer before more lives are claimed.
Top cast: Johnny Vegas, Sian Gibson, Nigel Havers, Una Stubbs, Sheila Reid, Kimberley Nixon, Matthew Cottle, Kevin Eldon.
Benidorm (2007)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.5
Step into the uproarious world of the Solana Resort in “Benidorm”. Set against the backdrop of a sunny holiday destination, the show introduces a eccentric ensemble of holidaymakers. As they embark on their vacation, a delightful mix of chaos, laughter, and shenanigans ensue. With each guest determined to make the most of their Euros, the resort becomes a vibrant stage for hilarious encounters and amusing misadventures.
Top cast: Johnny Vegas, Steve Pemberton, Siobhan Finneran, Jake Canuso, Sheila Reid, Janine Duvitski, Tim Healy, Tony Maudsley.
Murder, They Hope (2021)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 6.4
A bickering couple ditch their failing coach tour business to become private investigators. Despite their friends’ doubts and their own mismatched personalities, they find themselves tangled in quirky murder cases, using their chaotic charm and local knowledge to sniff out the culprit.
Top cast: Sian Gibson, Johnny Vegas, Sarah Hadland, Lee Mack, Shobna Gulati, Claire Skinner, Jason Manford, Sherrie Hewson.
Dial M for Middlesbrough (2019)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 5.8
A stranded coach tour group finds themselves stuck in a creepy caravan park, where a series of mysterious deaths unfold. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, the remaining tourists must figure out who or what is picking them off one by one.
Top cast: Sian Gibson, Johnny Vegas, Annette Crosbie, Phil Davis, Jason Donovan, Jason Forbes, Georgie Glen, Joanna Page, Ambreen Razia, Sheila Reid.
Death on the Tyne (2018)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 5.9
A boozy ferry trip to Amsterdam turns deadly when a killer starts picking off passengers. With the help of a quick-witted coach driver and a determined tour leader, a group of elderly passengers must use their cunning to unmask the murderer before the ship and their chances of survival, sink.
Top cast: Sian Gibson, Johnny Vegas, Taj Atwal, James Fleet, Tony Gardner, Don Gilet, Georgie Glen, Sue Johnston, Doon Mackichan, Felicity Montagu, Sheila Reid.
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