55 years old (Born on October 17, 1969)
Canadian, Actor; He is famous from CODCO, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Rick Mercer Report.
Received the Newfoundland and Labrador Art's CouncilBest known for his satirical on-the-street interviews with real Americans that demonstrate America's general ignorance of Canada. This gimmick reached its height in 2000 when Mercer interviewed then-presidental candidate George W. Bush and got Bush to congratulate newly elected Canadian Prime Minister "Jean Poutine." (The PM's name is actually Jean Chretien, while Poutine is a Canadian dish.)Portrayed (spoofed) on his former show "This Hour has 22 Minutes" by Colin MochrieWas voted #50 by Canadians in the "Greatest Canadian" contest sponsored by the Canadian Broadcasting Company.Rick Mercer's Best Moments
