James Mercer
Born: 1970-12-26 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Known For: Acting
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 Better Than Others, which premiered in 2010.
Filmography
2025
- Garden State - The 20th Anniversary Concert as Self - Performer (The Shins)
2023
- The Elephant 6 Recording Co. as Self
2012
- The Rifle's Spiral ... (Music)
2011
2009
- From the Basement as Self - The Shins
- Light Tiger Eye as Man
2007
- Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! as Self (The Shins)
1995
- Kulturzeit as self
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest