James Mercer
Acting
8
Acting Credits
Biography
James Russell Mercer (born December 26, 1970) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. He is the founder, vocalist, lead songwriter, and sole remaining original member of the indie rock group The Shins. In 2009, Mercer and producer Danger Mouse formed the side project Broken Bells, for which they released a self-titled album in March 2010, followed by After the Disco in 2014, and then Into the Blue in 2022. He also has acted, appearing in Matt McCormick's feature film Some Days Are Bette...
Known For
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Self (The Shins)
Garden State - The 20th Anniversary Concert
Self - Performer (The Shins)
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
Self
From The Basement
Self - The Shins
Light Tiger Eye
Man
Some Days Are Better Than Others
Eli
From the Basement
Self - The Shins
Filmography
Garden State - The 20th Anniversary Concert
2025
as Self - Performer (The Shins)
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
2023
as Self
Some Days Are Better Than Others
2011
as Eli
From the Basement
2009
as Self - The Shins
Light Tiger Eye
2009
as Man
From The Basement
2009
as Self - The Shins
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
2007
as Self (The Shins)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Musical Guest