Rick Mercer
- January 5, 2024
- Comedian
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Rick Mercer |
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Date Of Birth | Oct 17, 1969(1969-10-17) |
| Age | 55 |
| Birthplace | St. John's |
| Country | Canada |
| Birth City | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Horoscope | Libra |
Rick Mercer Biography
| Name | Rick Mercer |
| Birthday | Oct 17 |
| Birth Year | 1969 |
| Place Of Birth | St. John's |
| Home Town | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
Rick Mercer is one of the most popular and richest Comedian who was born on October 17, 1969 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He is a comedian and political satirist, who has appeared on This Hour Has 22 Minutes as well as The Rick Mercer Report. For his television work, he received more than 25 Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Gemini Awards.
Geddy Le was featured in a recurring skit entitled “Celebrity Tip” on the Rick Mercer Report.
Mercer has hosted It Seems Like Yesterday, which examines pop-culture from the 1950s to the 1980s. He has appeared in a few films, including Secret Nation, Understanding Bliss and Bon Cop, Bad Cop.
Richard Vincent “Rick” Mercer OC (born October 17, 1969) is a Canadian comedian, television personality, political satirist and author. He is best known for his work on the CBC Television comedy shows This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report. He is the author of three books, based on content from the television shows. Mercer has received more than 25 Gemini Awards for his work on television.
His mother was a nurse, and his father was an aquarist. He began a relationship in 1990 with Gerald Lunz, a television producer.
Rick Mercer Net Worth
| Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Source Of Income | Comedian |
| House | Living in own house. |
Rick Mercer is one of the richest Comedian from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rick Mercer 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In 1990, he presented a one-man show – Show Me the Button. I’ll Push It or Charles Lynch Must die – to the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
Talking to Americans was his 2001 television special and the most-watched comedy special on CBC Television.
Mercer was awarded the 30th Annual Bob Edwards Award in Calgary.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Rick Mercer height 5 ft 10 in Rick weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Rick Mercer Dating?
According to our records, Rick Mercer is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Rick Mercer’s is not dating anyone.
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Mercer’s tightly scripted and performed two-minute “rants”, in which he would speak directly to the camera about a current political issue, shot in a style similar to those Denis Leary used in MTV commercials, quickly became the show’s signature segment. In 1998, he published a book, Streeters, which compiled many of his most famous 22 Minutes rants. It quickly became a national bestseller. In 2007 he published his second book, Rick Mercer Report: The Book.
Facts & Trivia
Rick Ranked on the list of most popular Comedian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Rick Mercer celebrates birthday on October 17 of every year.
Mercer made international headlines in 2000 when he pulled a Talking to Americans stunt on then-presidential candidate George W. Bush. He successfully got Bush to answer questions about non-existent Canadian Prime Minister “Jean Poutine”. Bush was not amused at the time, but he did make a joking reference to this incident during his visit to Canada in 2004. In the same US election campaign, Mercer asked Democratic candidate Al Gore to promise to visit the “Canadian capital city” of Toronto after his election. Gore did not question Mercer’s incorrect identification of the capital of Canada.
What does Rick Mercer do now?
Rick Mercer on pandemic, politics and a performing career that started in Ottawa. The popular Newfoundland comedian returns to the nation’s capital Saturday to host Just For Laughs’ Comedy Night in Canada at TD Place.
Is Rick Mercer still on?
In September 2017 Mercer announced that the next season of The Rick Mercer Report would be its last, saying, “I’ve always known that I had the best job in the country.” After 15 seasons and 277 episodes, he brought the series to an end in April 2018.
What is Rick Mercer's new book called?
About Talking to Canadians The answer came not long after, when he roared back in a new role as stand-up-comedian, playing to sold-out houses wherever he appeared. And then Covid-19 struck. And his legions of fans began asking again: What is Rick Mercer going to do now?
Where is Rick Mercers shed?
This is Rick Mercer’s book tour, live from his shed in Chapel’s Cove, Newfoundland.
Who is Rick Mercier?
Rick Mercer is a Canadian comedian, television personality, political satirist and author. He is best known for his work on the CBC Television comedy shows This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Made In Canada and Rick Mercer Report. He is the author of four books all of which have been national best sellers.