Rick Mercer Biography: Parents, Height, Spouse, Books, Wikipedia, Net Worth, Age, Awards, Books, Movies

Rick Mercer is a celebrated Canadian political satirist, comedian, and author.

Born on October 17, 1969, in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Mercer began his career as a comedian with a series of one-man shows before gaining national recognition as a writer and performer on the hit television show This Hour Has 22 Minutes.

Profile

• Full name: Richard Vincent Mercer
• Date of birth: October 17, 1969
• Age: 56 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Profession: Comedian, political satirist, author
• Height: 1.75 m
• Parents: Patricia Cook and Kenneth Mercer
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Gerald Lunz
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Rick Mercer is now at the age of 56. He was born on October 17, 1969, in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. He was raised by his parents: Patricia Cook and Kenneth Mercer in a middle-class family.

Mercer’s interest in comedy began at an early age. He attended high school in St. John’s but left one credit short of graduation to pursue his passion for performing arts.

At the age of 21, Mercer debuted his first one-man show, Show Me the Button, I’ll Push It, which received critical acclaim and set the stage for his future success. He later toured with other productions such as I’ve Killed Before, I’ll Kill Again.

Personal Life

Rick Mercer maintains a relatively private personal life, but identifies as gay. Although he is married to Gerald Lunz, details regarding his relationships or family life are not widely disclosed.

He has been involved in various philanthropic efforts but prefers to keep his personal affairs out of the public eye.

Career

Mercer’s career took off when he joined the CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes in 1993 as a writer and performer. The show became known for its satirical take on current events and politics, allowing Mercer to hone his comedic voice. His memorable rants during the show became a hallmark of his style.

In 2001, he produced the highly successful special Talking to Americans, which remains the highest-rated Canadian comedy special with over 2.7 million viewers. Following this success, he launched The Rick Mercer Report in 2004.

Mercer has also made significant contributions outside television; he has authored four best-selling books that compile his thoughts on various topics related to Canadian life and politics. His work has earned him nearly 30 Gemini Awards and Canadian Screen Awards throughout his career.

Awards and Recognition

Rick Mercer has received numerous awards throughout his career:

• Officer of the Order of Canada (2014)
• Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement (2016)
• Nearly 30 Gemini Awards for television writing and performance
• Golden Rose Award at the international Rose d’Or Television Festival
• John Drainie Award from ACTRA (2016)

Net Worth

Rick Mercer’s estimated net worth is approximately $5 million. His wealth primarily comes from his successful career in television, comedy performances, and book sales.

Social Media

• Instagram: N/A
• Twitter: @rickmercer

Filmography

• This Hour Has 22 Minutes
• Made In Canada
• The Rick Mercer Report
• Talking To Americans
• Comedy Night with Rick Mercer

Books

• Streeters
• The Rick Mercer Report: The Book
• Talking to Americans
• Rick Mercer’s Best Rants