Jack Mercer

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Characters played by Jack Mercer

Clowns (voice) (uncredited) — Dumbo (1941)

Group of comedic performers in the circus.

Rough House Statue — Pinocchio (1940)

Static environmental prop representing a local landmark.

Popeye (voice) (uncredited) — Spooky Swabs (1957)

Popeye is the central hero, stranded at sea with Olive Oyl before discovering the ghost-haunted Sea Witch. He pilots the ship toward land, survives the ghosts' traps, frees himself underwater with a swordfish, and eats spinach to become invisible and defeat the attacking ghosts, saving Olive.

Kangaroo / Chef / Club Jonah Owner — Gobs of Fun (1950)

The ship's cook is part of the crew led by the Mouse Captain. He dumps garbage overboard, but it lands in a clam's mouth; the clam later climbs aboard and sprays the garbage back at him. This gag makes the cook the target of the clam's retaliation during the voyage.

Popeye — Floor Flusher (1954)

Visits Olive and expertly fixes her leaky faucet, surpassing Bluto's efforts. Later requires assistance from a goldfish to reach his spinach.

The Mad Scientist — Superman (1941)

The primary antagonist who threatens the city with his destructive Electrothanasia-Ray, causing public panic and targeting the metropolitan newspaper.

Popeye (voice) (uncredited) — Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves (1937)

Popeye is the central hero, traveling with Olive Oyl and Wimpy to capture Abu Hassan after hearing of his attacks. He survives the desert crash, rescues his companions, defeats the killer whale and the Forty Thieves after eating spinach, and locks Abu Hassan in a treasure chest before restoring the stolen loot to the townspeople.

Career Overview

Jack Mercer has 469 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently 3-D Rarities Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Spooky Swabs, Alona on the Sarong Seas, Nurse-Mates. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
469
Birth Date
1910-01-31
Birth Place
Worthington, Indiana, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2570344), public domain (CC0).