Known for his appearances in a number of notable TV shows, Johnny Vegas has become one of the country’s most recognisable and loved comedians.
Born and bred in St Helens, the comedian, whose real name is Michael Joseph Pennington, first appeared on our screens in the 1990s and has since ventured out into the world of acting and secured huge endorsement deals with the likes of PG Tips.
His most well-known for his TV roles in ITV's Benidorm, BBC'S Home From Home and Red Dwarf and for also appearing on numerous popular programmes such as QI, 8 0ut of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Sunday Brunch, Celebrity Gogglebox and more.
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The dad-of-two is predicted to have a net worth of around $10 million - around £7.1m according to Celebrity Net Worth, which has been accumulated throughout his career.
The St Helens comedian recently returned to our screens with a new Channel 4 series - Johnny Vegas: Carry on Glamping - which saw the 50-year-old set up his own glamping site and renovate old buses and vehicles.
If you followed the series, you'll know Johnny's glampsite is nestled in Nidderdale, in Washburn Valley on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
Due to extreme demand booking for 2021 is limited and booking for 2022 isn't open yet but there is still hope if you fancy staying there, reports YorkshireLive.
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In 1996, Vegas made his television debut as a contestant on Win, Lose or Draw and later became a regular member of Shooting Stars.
He was also star of the BBC sitcom ideal and is well-known for his role as Geoff 'The Oracle' Maltby in ITV's Benidorm.
In the early noughties, he became widely recognisable for playing Al with his sidekick Monkey in the iconic PJ Tips adverts.
Over the years, he has been a guest panellist on shows such as Channel 4's 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and QI and participated as a contestant on game show Taskmaster.
Over the last few weeks, the comedian has appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox with PA Bev Dixon.
Proud of his St Helens roots, he was less than impressed when during the first episode producers said the pair were in Liverpool and he got on the phone straight away to sort it out.
During the pandemic, Johnny was also praised for keeping elderly and vulnerable people entertained as he delivered essential shopping to those who couldn't leave their homes.
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