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Johnny Vegas
Comedy
Event Entertainment
Engage your audience with humor and insights from a unique career path with Johnny Vegas, speaker, entertainer, and author.
ADHD Awareness
Comedian
Johnny Vegas (known as Michael Pennington to his mum) is an English actor, comedian, director, and writer. He is well-known for his distinctive Lancashire accent, husky voice, and unique style of comedy, which often features angry rants and surreal humour. VegaJohnnys gained fame for his role as Geoff Maltby, also known as "The Oracle," in the ITV sitcom "Benidorm," which aired from 2007 to 2009 and again from 2015 to 2017.
Throughout his career, he has appeared in various television shows, including "Ideal," "Still Open All Hours," and "Shooting Stars." In addition to his television work, he has also been involved in theatre and film, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
In recent years, Johnny Vegas has opened up about his struggles with ADHD, which he was diagnosed with in early 2025. He has discussed how this diagnosis has impacted his life and work, emphasizing the importance of mental health awareness. Johnny has two children and was previously married to Catherine Donnelly and Maia Dunphy. He remains an influential figure in the UK comedy scene, known for his distinctive comedic style and engaging performances.
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Email johnny.vegas@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Johnny's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Johnny Vegas delivers stand-up comedy built around angry rants and surreal humour, rooted in a working-class Lancashire persona. His live performances are known for their unpredictable, high-energy style that blurs the line between scripted material and spontaneous audience interaction.
Johnny Vegas performs stand-up comedy and after-dinner entertainment, suited to corporate and live event audiences. He is known for his long-running role as Geoff Maltby in the ITV sitcom Benidorm and as the author of Becoming Johnny Vegas.
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