Krook The drunken and illiterate proprietor of a seedy rag-and-bottle shop. Known as the 'Lord Chancellor,' Krook collects Court documents. Mr. Smallweed finds a will, instrumental in the Jarndyce v. Jarndyce case, among his holdings. Krook is Mrs. Smallweed's brother. Originally from St. Helens, Lancashire, Johnny Vegas studied ceramics at Middlesex University and spent eighteen months in a seminary. His real name is Michael Pennington. Vegas is best known for his comedy work, which includes stand-up, TV presenting, and guest appearances on shows such as Shooting Stars, Johnny Vegas is no stranger to drama. He has appeared in the TV movies Tipping the Velvet and A Midsummer Night's Dream and the films 24 Hour Party People and The Libertine.