Rick Mercer

Rick Mercer is a Canadian satirist, comedian, actor, and writer known for his insightful lampooning of Canadian politics.

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Profession :

Comedian

Birthday :

October 17, 1969

Age :

55

Rick Mercer is a Canadian comedian, television host, and political satirist who gained prominence as a cast member of the CBC television series “This Hour Has 22 Minutes” and later hosted his own show, “The Rick Mercer Report.” As an accomplished author, Mercer has published two books, “Rick Mercer Report: The Book” and his memoir “Talking to Canadians.” He has received numerous accolades for his work, including 25 Gemini Awards, the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement, and the Peter Gzowski Award for his contributions to Canadian media. Mercer is also known for his involvement in Canada’s youth mental health initiative “Let’s Talk,” his advocacy for environmental and LGBTQ rights, and his participation in the It Gets Better Project, which addresses bullying against gay and lesbian teens in high schools. Mercer’s ability to use humor to highlight significant social and political issues has solidified his status as a national icon in Canada.