What Is Johnny Vegas Net Worth – Is He The Richest Comedian?

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At the age of 49 (he was born September 5, 1970), Johnny Vegas’ net worth is undoubtedly higher than other stars of his same age. He may not have made as much cash as Eddie Hearn, but his career is still particularly successful.

Johnny Vegas is an English comedian and actor, who gets his reputation for his alter-egos, his husky voice and his surreal and sometimes black humor. From selling insurance door-to-door, to becoming one of the most famous comedians in the UK, he has worked hard to achieve all he wanted in life.

Since his first appearance on British TV, he has taken part in several shows. This is why you may be wondering what Johnny Vegas’ net income is. Keep reading if you want to learn more about his private and professional life as well!

What Is The Source Of Johnny Vegas Net Worth And Of Its Fortune?

Undoubtedly, Johnny Vegas’ source of income comes from his job as an English actor and comedian. He became famous after his appearances on the BBC comedy Ideal and ITV’s Benidorm. However, many people know him for his work on the BBC Radio sitcom Night Class.

Johnny Vegas is so talented that the show was nominated for the Best Comedy at the Sony Radio Awards. It thus does not surprise if Johnny Vegas’ net worth allows him to have a glamorous life.

What Do We Know About Johnny Vegas’ Life?

The comedian Johnny Vegas used to have a very different career at the beginning of his adult life. In fact, before attending Middlesex University, he ended up selling boiler insurance as a door-to-door salesman. He also worked in a factory, being responsible for packing bottles.

He only made his TV debut later, as a contestant on Win, Lose or Draw, a top-rated show by ITV. At this point in his career, Johnny Vegas’ net worth started rising.

What Is Johnny Vegas’ Real Name?

Although it is known professionally as Johnny Vegas, this English comedian’s real name is Michael Joseph Pennington. He decided to change his stage name in 1996, at the time of his television debut on ITV.

How Did Johnny Vegas Get Famous?

The personal story of many stars, such as Miss Hoolie, show that the majority of these personalities has been able to reach the viewers’ heart since their first appearance on TV. This is certainly the case of Johnny Vegas. After his debut, managed to appear briefly on other TV shows on Channel 4 and BBC Three.

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He soon gained a wider audience and became a regular member of Shooting Stars, a popular comedy panel game broadcast on BBC. His congeniality and angry rants helped him achieve a role in the BBC Radio 4 sitcom Night Class, which he co-wrote with other directors and writers. The show was very brilliant, at the point that it was a runner-up for best comedy at the Sony Radio Academy Awards.

Johnny Vegas is particularly passionate about rugby. He was thus absolutely thrilled when, in 2005, was drafted in to play against Hull FC for the St Helen team. He still shares his passion for sports with his fan through his Twitter account.

Finished on a shoot in London way too late to make the match & had drinks with a truly brilliant cast & crew (Thank you ya cookie kids) Following scran with my lad I’m gonna own this evening with ‘a few’ Guinness & 80 mins of @Saints1890 walloping @WiganWarriorsRL #Piemageddon 👍🏻 https://t.co/n9faTJRdUy

— Johnny Vegas (@JohnnyVegasReal) September 28, 2019

In 2013, Johnny Vegas guest presented several episodes of Sunday Brunch for Channel 4. He is now a regular panelist for the quiz show QI, for BBC.

The Comedian Goes To The Movies – Did This Affect Johnny Vegas’ Net Worth?

2003 was the year of Johnny’s debut as an actor. He played Jackie Symes in the film The Virgin of Liverpool. He also had two more roles in the same year, as Alf Prince in the movie Cheeky and as Trevor in the film Blackball. Only one year later, in 2004, he played Dave in the film Sex Lives of the Potato Men.

He also provided the voice for both Abu the hamster in the film The Harry Hill Movie (in 2013) and for Asbo in Early Man (in 2018).

Johnny Vegas’ Personal Life

Now that you know what Johnny Vegas’ net worth is, you may be curious to learn more about the English comedian personal life.

In August 2002, he finally walked the aisle with his first wife, Catherine “Kitty” Donnelly. However, the marriage ended at the end of 2006.

In 2011, Johnny fell in love again, this time with an Irish television presenter and produces. He then married his wife Maia Dunphy. Even though they announced their divorce in late 2017, they allegedly reconciled in 2018.

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Speaking of the first time they met each other, Maia recently declared that:

“When I first met Johnny, I didn’t think very much of him. He was on Podge & Rodge, and everybody wanted to go on the piss with him. I was thinking: “God, that guy’s a liability.”

Two years later, he came back, and I asked him for an interview for a newspaper. The interview never got done – our tea was swapped for drinks, and we went on the tear for about 12 hours. We had so much fun.”

What Is Johnny Vegas Up To Now?

Johnny Vegas is still attending several festivals and events in various locations in the UK. Only one month ago, in September, he was seen in Manchester at the Grimmfest. He attended the premiere of the new comedy horror movie, Tales from the Lodge, written and directed by Abigail Blackmore.

A few days before his trip to Manchester, the English comedian went to Pooley Bridge in support of MacMillan Cancer Support’s “World’s Biggest Coffee Morning”. Johnny presided over a cake auction, and all proceed raised will sustain the work of MacMillan Cancer Support.

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Undoubtedly, his angry rant and his husky voice have made him one of the most famous comedians in the UK, and now Johnny Vegas’ net worth, as much as Gemma Collins’ net worth and other stars’ income, keep increasing every day.

Nevertheless, we can definitely say that Johnny Vegas has a golden heart, and it is always ready to support and help the causes he believes in. What a great (and brilliant, of course) man!