Rick Mercer

Rick Mercer

CountryCanada Canada
GenderMale
BirthdayOkt. 17, 1969
BiographyRichard Vincent "Rick" Mercer (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 four books based on content from the shows and the two part memoir consisting of Talking to Canadians (November 2021) and The Road Years (October 2023). Mercer has received more than 25 Gemini Awards for his work on television.

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Known For

22 Minutes
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22 Minutes

as Anchor
Comedy Night with Rick Mercer
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Comedy Night with Rick Mercer

as Rick Mercer
The JUNO Awards
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The JUNO Awards

as Host
Made in Canada
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Made in Canada

as Richard Strong
Rick Mercer Report
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Rick Mercer Report

as Rick Mercer

Part of Crew

Made in Canada
Ended

Made in Canada

as Creator

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