Rick Mercer

Rick Mercer
Mercer in February 2020
Born
Richard Vincent Mercer

(1969-10-17) October 17, 1969 (age 55)
SpouseGerald Lunz
Websitewww.rickmercer.com

Richard Vincent "Rick" Mercer OC ONL (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.