Cast & creator
James Mercer
Best known for Saturday Night Live, Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, Garden State - The 20th Anniversary Concert
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.
Also known as: The Shins, Broken Bells
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1975–2025 · acting roles
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Across film & television
Filmography (8)
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Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
1975
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Self (The Shins)
2007
Garden State - The 20th Anniversary Concert
Self - Performer (The Shins)
2025
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
Self
2023
Some Days Are Better Than Others
Eli
2011
From The Basement
Self - The Shins
2009
From the Basement
Self - The Shins
2009
Light Tiger Eye
Man
2009