Johnny Vegas

Johnny Vegas (born Michael Joseph Pennington; 5 September 1970) is an English actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Geoff Maltby aka "The Oracle" in the ITV sitcom Benidorm (2007–2009, 2015–2017). His style comedy include: his angry rants, surreal humour, portly figure, high husky voice and support of St Helens rugby league club.

Johnny Vegas
Vegas in June 2007
Born
Michael Joseph Pennington

(1970-09-05) 5 September 1970
St Helens, Lancashire, England
Occupation
  • Comedian
  • actor
  • writer
  • director
Years active1996–present
Spouse(s)
Kitty Donnelly
(m. 2002; div. 2008)

Maia Dunphy
(m. 2011; div. 2017)
Children2
Websitejohnnyvegas.co.uk

Vegas was born in St Helens, Lancashire, England. He was married to Catherine "Kitty" Donnelly from 2002 until they divorced in 2008.[1] He married Irish columnist Maia Dunphy in 2011 in Seville, Spain.[2] He is a Christian, having returned to religion after having lapsed during adolescence.[3] He continues to live in his home town of St Helens, and has been outspoken about the pride he takes in it; he is well known for being active in supporting the local community.[4][5]

References
  1. Clennell, Andrew (28 September 2002). "Comic sells pictures to Viz for £1". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  2. "Johnny Vegas - Biography". TalkTalk. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  3. BBC One, The One Show, 17 December 2012. Interview with Nicky Gumbel and Johnny Vegas
  4. "The double life of Johnny Vegas". The Guardian. 21 April 2002.
  5. "Johnny Vegas 'miffed' Celebrity Gogglebox said he was in Liverpool and not St Helens (but made up they changed it)". St Helens Star. Retrieved 2020-07-04.

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