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James Mercer

Dec 26, 1970 - 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.

Credits

Cast

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Movie2011Some Days Are Better Than OthersEli
Movie2009From the BasementSelf - The Shins
Movie2023The Elephant 6 Recording Co.Self
Movie2009Light Tiger EyeMan
Movie2025Garden State - The 20th Anniversary ConcertSelf - Performer (The Shins)
TV Show2007Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Self (The Shins)1
TV Show1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest2
TV Show1995Kulturzeitself1

Crew

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Movie2013Broken Bells: Holding on For LifeMusicSound
Movie2012The Rifle's SpiralMusicSound