James Mercer, 1970
Actors · December 26, 1970
James Mercer
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James Mercer is 55 years old, born December 26, 1970 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
James Mercer fronts The Shins, the indie rock band he founded, while balancing solo projects like Broken Bells with Danger Mouse. Born in the US in 1970, Mercer writes and performs the bulk of his work as singer-songwriter. He's also acted in feature films, including Matt McCormick's Some Days Are Better Than Others. As a Capricorn, he channels discipline into his meticulous songwriting.
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Biography
James Russell Mercer is an American singer-songwriter and musician best known as the founder and lead vocalist of the indie rock group The Shins. Born December 26, 1970, in the US, Mercer has remained the sole original member of the band since its inception. Beyond The Shins, he co-founded Broken Bells in 2009 with producer Danger Mouse, releasing the self-titled debut in March 2010, followed by After the Disco in 2014 and Into the Blue in 2022. He has also acted in film, appearing in Matt McCormick's feature Some Days Are Better Than Others, which premiered in 2010. As a singer-songwriter, Mercer performs live, records albums across multiple projects, and writes original material. His Capricorn birth places him among the zodiac's most driven and methodical artists. With a life-path number of 1, Mercer embodies pioneering leadership—founding The Shins while sustaining parallel creative ventures across music and film.
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Trivia
- Mercer is the sole remaining original member of The Shins, which he founded.
- Broken Bells, his side project with producer Danger Mouse, released three albums spanning 2010 to 2022.
- He has acted in feature films, including a 2010 premiere.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. James Mercer tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
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Frequently asked
- How old is James Mercer?
- James Mercer is 55 years old (born December 26, 1970).
- When is James Mercer's birthday?
- James Mercer was born on December 26, 1970.
- What is James Mercer's zodiac sign?
- James Mercer is a Capricorn, born December 26, 1970.
- What is James Mercer's Chinese zodiac sign?
- James Mercer was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is James Mercer from?
- James Mercer is from United States.
- What does James Mercer do?
- James Mercer is a actor.
- Is James Mercer still alive?
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