Johnny Vegas Biography

Occup.Comedian
FromUnited Kingdom
BornSeptember 11, 1971
Age53 years
Early Life as well as Education of Johnny Vegas
Johnny Vegas, whose actual name is Michael Pennington, was born on September 11, 1971, in St Helens, Merseyside, England. He grew up in a tight-knit, working-class family members and also is the youngest of 4 kids. His daddy, Laurence Pennington worked as a joiner, while his mommy, Patricia Pennington, was a housewife. Johnny attended a neighborhood Roman Catholic secondary school, St Augustine of Canterbury R.C. High School, and later registered at the West Park School.

After secondary school, Johnny Vegas took place to study craft design at the Middlesex University in 1993 however dropped out after a year. He then chose to go after a career as a ceramic instructor as well as went to the North Staffordshire Polytechnic, where he earned a degree in ceramics and glass style in 1996.

Profession as a Comedian
Johnny's job in funny started in the late 1990s when he started performing stand-up comedy routines in different clubs. Among his early advancements came when he showed up on Channel 4's "The Big Breakfast" in 1999. His stand-up routines typically focused around his childhood, alcoholism, and fell short connections.

In 2001, Johnny Vegas starred in the television series "Happiness", where he played the function of a small-time comedian called Danny Spencer. This show noted the start of his occupation in tv, and also ever since, he has appeared in numerous tv series as well as dramas.

Television and Acting Career
Aside from his successful stand-up comedy profession, Johnny Vegas additionally ventured right into acting. He starred in numerous television shows and films throughout the 2000s, consisting of the acclaimed comedy-drama "Benidorm", where he played the character of Geoff Maltby from 2007 to 2018.

Several of Johnny's various other remarkable television debts consist of "Ideal", "Still Open All Hours", and "Murder, They Hope". He likewise had guest appearances on prominent TV shows like "QI", "Celebrity Juice", and "8 Out of 10 Cats".

In addition to tv, Johnny has actually additionally attempted his hand in theater, starring in the West End manufacturing of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" in 2004 and also "Waiting for Godot" in 2007. Additionally, he has provided his voice to numerous animated programs like "The Brothers Flub", "King Arthur's Disasters", and also "Phineas and Ferb".

Personal Life
Johnny Vegas has been open regarding his deal with alcoholism, weight gain, and depression. In his memoir, "Becoming Johnny Vegas", he shared the details of his struggles and also exactly how they have actually influenced his individual as well as specialist life.

Vegas married his first partner, Catherine "Kitty" Donnelly, in 2002, as well as they have actually a boy called Michael Pennington Jr. Nevertheless, the couple divided in 2008. He then wed his 2nd other half, Maia Dunphy, an Irish television manufacturer, in 2011, and they invited their kid Tom in 2015. Unfortunately, Johnny and Maia introduced their separation in 2018.

Regardless of his personal obstacles, Johnny Vegas has actually handled to develop a successful career in the funny as well as entertainment industry. Known for his special sense of humor and distinct persona, he continues to be a cherished number and also continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Our collection contains 27 quotes who is written / told by Johnny, under the main topic Birthday.

Related authors: Ice T (Musician), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete)

27 Famous quotes by Johnny Vegas

Small: Baldness is visually enough of a stigma as it is without a big sweaty bloke on stage pointing it out
"Baldness is visually enough of a stigma as it is without a big sweaty bloke on stage pointing it out"
Small: Had I become a priest, the sermons wouldve been electric!
"Had I become a priest, the sermons would've been electric!"
Small: For the greater good, I thought I should be a spiritual leader for people for some reason
"For the greater good, I thought I should be a spiritual leader for people for some reason"
Small: Theres this idea that it has to be made in London. But weve got everything up here, and if youve got co
"There's this idea that it has to be made in London. But we've got everything up here, and if you've got comics who are gifted because of where they're from, you shouldn't drag them away from that natural resource"
Small: I always feel like an interloper when I do serious drama. Its my own paranoia
"I always feel like an interloper when I do serious drama. It's my own paranoia"
Small: When I wasnt as attractive as I am now, I suffered at the hands of cruel children and their taunts unti
"When I wasn't as attractive as I am now, I suffered at the hands of cruel children and their taunts until I realised that confidence and a bit of aesthetic care can overcome that"
Small: They look outside the windows of their apartment in town and realize theyre not living in a terrace any
"They look outside the windows of their apartment in town and realize they're not living in a terrace anymore. This is a room full of dreamers who like to go to London for a day"
Small: Ive got little ankles and a bit of a belly, so it makes me look rather an egg on legs
"I've got little ankles and a bit of a belly, so it makes me look rather an egg on legs"
Small: We had a week off in the middle of shooting, but as soon as everyone stopped, we all went down with six
"We had a week off in the middle of shooting, but as soon as everyone stopped, we all went down with six different types of flu and other unmentionable diseases"
Small: My works never been accepted by my family, but its something Ill always carry on with
"My work's never been accepted by my family, but it's something I'll always carry on with"
Small: Im getting positive feedback for my acting so well see if any other interesting parts come up
"I'm getting positive feedback for my acting so we'll see if any other interesting parts come up"
Small: You cant be a proper comic unless youve been out on stage and felt the fear
"You can't be a proper comic unless you've been out on stage and felt the fear"
Small: We all have days where we cant pronounce things or give it the emotion it deserves
"We all have days where we can't pronounce things or give it the emotion it deserves"
Small: Theres lots of stuff about me being a fan of Cliff but not being gay. Which suggests that he is, but he
"There's lots of stuff about me being a fan of Cliff but not being gay. Which suggests that he is, but he's not. Anyway, this is Channel 4, let their lawyers sort it out"
Small: If an original piece of wardrobe came up from Star Wars, Id probably spend a lot of money on it
"If an original piece of wardrobe came up from Star Wars, I'd probably spend a lot of money on it"
Small: I actually enjoy being heckled it keeps it interesting, and I think it is a nice feeling for people onc
"I actually enjoy being heckled; it keeps it interesting, and I think it is a nice feeling for people once they have left the show"
Small: With stand-up youve just got that one chance. Audiences can be quite fickle
"With stand-up you've just got that one chance. Audiences can be quite fickle"
Small: I trained to be a priest - started to. I went to seminary school when I was 11. I wanted to be a priest
"I trained to be a priest - started to. I went to seminary school when I was 11. I wanted to be a priest, but when they told me I could never have sex, not even on my birthday, I changed my mind"
Small: I used to be good with kids, but as I get older, Im grumpy and terrible with them. As for doing a gig a
"I used to be good with kids, but as I get older, I'm grumpy and terrible with them. As for doing a gig at a 6-year old's birthday party, you couldn't pay me enough"
Small: You can sway an audience if you win the women over. The gentlemen will follow cause they can be so fool
"You can sway an audience if you win the women over. The gentlemen will follow 'cause they can be so foolish like that at times, they are easily led"
Small: Up North you are holding your own. Everyone considers themselves a comedian
"Up North you are holding your own. Everyone considers themselves a comedian"
Small: This autocue was obviously written for someone else and Ive been brought in at the last minute
"This autocue was obviously written for someone else and I've been brought in at the last minute"
Small: My forte is playing drunks down the ages. When my agent rings me about a role, I dont ask what the part
"My forte is playing drunks down the ages. When my agent rings me about a role, I don't ask what the part is, but what century it's in"
Small: I also want to return to doing stand-up. Ive become frightened of live audiences. This is a really tell
"I also want to return to doing stand-up. I've become frightened of live audiences. This is a really telling sign that I need to go back on the comedy circuit again"
Small: It is easy for me to love myself, but for ladies to do it is another question altogether
"It is easy for me to love myself, but for ladies to do it is another question altogether"
Small: Ive got too much respect for stand-ups to call myself one
"I've got too much respect for stand-ups to call myself one"
Small: I use very few muscles at the best of times
"I use very few muscles at the best of times"