Rick Mercer Canadian Actor From St. John's

Rick Mercer · television presenter and blogger · Canadian

57years old

4credits listed

2social accounts

Rick Mercer Quick Facts

Profession: Actor
Date of Birth: 17 October 1969 (Age 57 Years Old)
Birthplace: St. John's
Nationality: Canadian
Birth Sign: Libra

Biography

Rick Mercer, born 17 October 1969 in St. John's, is a Canadian actor. The Young and Prodigious T. S. Spivet (2013) and Bon Cop, Bad Cop (2006) are among the titles in his filmography.

Career

In total, 2 films and 2 TV series are listed from 2006 to 2013.

Recognition

Rick Mercer has collected two Gemini Awards (2009 and 2011). Rick Mercer also has received a Governor General's Performing Arts Award (2019) and the Officer of the Order of Canada. Altogether, 4 wins and 4 nominations are listed.

Filmography

4 credits

Year	Title	Type
2013	The Young and Prodigious T. S. Spivet	Film
2006	Bon Cop, Bad Cop	Film
	It Seems Like Yesterday	TV series
	Talking to Americans	TV series

Awards and nominations

4 won, 4 nominated

Year	Award	For	Result
2019	Governor General's Performing Arts Award		Won
2011	Gemini Award for Best Comedy Program or Series	Rick Mercer Report	Won
2009	Gemini Award for Best Comedy Program or Series	Rick Mercer Report	Won
	Officer of the Order of Canada		Won
2011	Gemini Award for Best Comedy Program or Series	Rick Mercer Report	Nominated
2010	Gemini Award for Best Comedy Program or Series	Rick Mercer Report	Nominated
2009	Gemini Award for Best Comedy Program or Series	Rick Mercer Report	Nominated
2006	Gemini Award for Best Comedy Program or Series	Rick Mercer Report	Nominated

Rick Mercer on Social Media

Instagram @itsrickmercer

X (Twitter) @rickmercer

Frequently asked questions

How old is Rick Mercer?

Rick Mercer is 57 years old, born on 17 October 1969 in St. John's.

What is Rick Mercer’s nationality?

Rick Mercer is Canadian, born in St. John's.

Has Rick Mercer won any awards?

Yes. 4 awards are on record, including Governor General's Performing Arts Award (2019).

Sources

Wikidata (Q1069356), accessed October 2026
Photo: Simon Fraser University Public Affairs and Media Relations · CC BY 2.0

Last checked 10 October 2026 by the Wiki of Celebs editorial team

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