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Contact:
| Agency | Contact | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greer Lange Talent Agency | 610-747-0300 | TV & TH VO | Philadelphia |
Physical Characteristics:
Gender: Female
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145 lbs.
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Dress Size: 12
Pant Size: 12
Bust/Chest: 38"
Waist: 31"
Hips: 40"
Body Type(s): Athletic, Average
Portrayable Age: 40 years - 50 years
Portrayable Ethnicities: Caucasian/White, Dutch, European, French, Greek, Italian, Middle Eastern, Scottish
Disability Information:
Experience:
Film
| Nuclear | Pat | Patrick Finn, Independent |
| Ted's MBA | Dollar Sign #1 | Dan Cohen, Haverstick Films |
| ForNever | Barbara | Adam Zayed, Z Productions |
| Rounding First | The Librarian | Hangin' Ham Productions |
| Thinking About Girls | Ben's Mother (MILF) | Squarespace Productions |
| Reality of Insanity | Elizabeth | Matt Sheppherd, Independent |
| On Common Ground | Mrs. Vaughn | Tophat Productions/Student Winner, Cannes |
| Bono is a Man | Scammed Housewife | Adam Zayed, Z Productions |
Television
| Quacker Factory | Regular Guest Host | QVC |
| A Daughter's Journey | Stepmom Pauline | Forensic Files |
| When the Dust Settled | Katy Doyle | Forensic Files |
Commercial
| Majestic Athletic Wear | Mom / Fan | Majestic Catalogue Shoot |
| Agilent Technologies | Scientist | Jim Flynn Photography |
| Lehigh Valley Lasik | Patient #1 | 1st Place Productions |
| Crabs | Ethel the Waitress | WJZ News, Baltimore |
Stage
| Nunsense | Sister Hubert | Blatt's Dinner Theatre |
| Song of Samuel | Witch of Endor | Philadelphia Chamber Choir |
| Steel Magnolias | M'Lyn | CP, Inc. |
| Crossing Delancey | Hannah Mandelbaum | Smagers Dinner Theatre |
| Rumors | Cookie | Smagers Dinner Theatre |
Credits
| Jo Mercer at Greer Lange Agency | http://www.greerlange.com/jomercer | |
| Jo Mercer at Mike Lemon Casting | http://www.mikelemoncasting.com/jom | |
| Jo Mercer at IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1696388/ | |
Actor Bio
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Jo has appeared in various films such as "Rounding First," "Corporate Affairs," and "On Common Ground," which premiered at Cannes. You will also recognize her as the "Assistant Quack" for QVC's exclusive Quacker Factory clothing line. Prior to studying improv and writing at Second City, she earned her BA in British Literature and Theatre at West Chester and Millersville Universities. While working her way through school, she was employed as a business magazine telemarketer, so chances are that you've hung up on her at least once in your life. In her spare time, Jo is an avid gardener, and Webmaster of Her Own Domain (www.jomercer.biz). |
Skills and Training:
Special Skills
Archer, Bartender, Baseball Player, Bowler, Comedian (Stand-Up), Horseback Rider, Improv, Kick Boxer, Photographer, Swimmer, Volleyball Player
Other Skills
Monkey Noises (excellent!), Raise Left Eyebrow, Petite Burps On Demand
Professional Training/Education
Second City Improv, Chicago
B.A., Theatre/Millersville University
Intro to Film Acting/Mike Lemon, CSA
The Clown in You/Dawn Falato, Vagabond Workshops
Comedic Improvisation/Phil Jacobson, The Gigglemill
B.A., Theatre/Millersville University
Intro to Film Acting/Mike Lemon, CSA
The Clown in You/Dawn Falato, Vagabond Workshops
Comedic Improvisation/Phil Jacobson, The Gigglemill