James Mercer
Acting
1970-12-26 · 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.
Filmography(8)
movieGarden State - The 20th Anniversary Concert
as Self - Performer (The Shins) · 2025 · 10.0
movieThe Elephant 6 Recording Co.
as Self · 2023 · 5.7
movieSome Days Are Better Than Others
as Eli · 2011 · 4.4
movieFrom the Basement
as Self - The Shins · 2009 · 6.0
movieLight Tiger Eye
as Man · 2009 · 0.0
tvTim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
as Self (The Shins) · 2007 · 7.2
tvKulturzeit
as self · 1995 · 4.7
tvSaturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest · 1975 · 6.9