Personal Info

  • Known For

    Acting

  • Known Credits

    4

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    December 26, 1970 ( 54 years old )

  • Place of Birth

    Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

  • Also Known As

    The Shins

    Broken Bells

James Mercer

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.