Known For
Acting
Known Credits
8
Gender
Male
Birthday
December 26, 1970 (55 years old)
Place of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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.
| 2025 | Garden State - The 20th Anniversary Concertas Self - Performer (The Shins) | |
| 2023 | The Elephant 6 Recording Co.as Self | |
| 2011 | Some Days Are Better Than Othersas Eli | |
| 2009 | From the Basementas Self - The Shins | |
| 2009 | Light Tiger Eyeas Man | |
| 2007 | Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!as Self (The Shins) | |
| 1995 | Kulturzeitas self | |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Liveas Self - Musical Guest |
| 2012 | The Rifle's Spiral...Music |
