Johnny Vegas, 1971
Writers · September 11, 1971
Johnny Vegas
★ HOW OLD IS JOHNNY VEGAS?
Johnny Vegas is 54 years old, born September 11, 1971 in United Kingdom · Virgo.
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About
Johnny Vegas built a cult following through angry comedic rants and surreal humour delivered in a thick Lancashire accent. Born Michael Joseph Pennington in 1970, the English actor, comedian, director and writer broke through on BBC Three's dark comedy Ideal as Moz (2005–2011), then landed recurring roles on ITV's Benidorm and BBC One's Still Open All Hours. As a Virgo, he balances precision timing with chaotic stage presence.
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Biography
Johnny Vegas—real name Michael Joseph Pennington—made his name by weaponising his Lancashire accent into comedy gold. Born 5 September 1970 in England, he works as an actor, comedian, director and writer, blending observational rants with absurdist humour. His breakthrough came playing Moz, the unstable protagonist of BBC Three's Ideal (2005–2011), a dark comedy that became cult viewing. He followed with Geoff Maltby ("The Oracle") in ITV's Benidorm (2007–2009, 2015–2017) and Eric Agnew in BBC One's Still Open All Hours (2013–2019), proving his range across sitcom formats. Beyond scripted work, Vegas has been a regular panellist on QI and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, where his unpredictability became an asset. As a Life Path 11, he embodies the visionary archetype—someone drawn to unconventional storytelling and provocative performance. His Virgo nature surfaces in the precision of his comedic timing, even as his material embraces controlled chaos.
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Trivia
- His real name is Michael Joseph Pennington; Johnny Vegas is his stage name.
- He is also a ceramicist, a craft not reflected in his screen roles.
- He played Moz in Ideal across seven seasons (2005–2011), becoming the show's most recognisable character.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Johnny Vegas?
- Johnny Vegas is 54 years old (born September 11, 1971).
- When is Johnny Vegas's birthday?
- Johnny Vegas was born on September 11, 1971.
- What is Johnny Vegas's zodiac sign?
- Johnny Vegas is a Virgo, born September 11, 1971.
- What is Johnny Vegas's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Johnny Vegas was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Johnny Vegas from?
- Johnny Vegas is from United Kingdom.
- What does Johnny Vegas do?
- Johnny Vegas is a writer.
- Is Johnny Vegas still alive?
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