Ian Mercer

He began his acting career with a role in Brookside from 1982 to 1983. In 1987, he appeared in another television series, this time as Pete Jackson. A decade later, Mercer landed the part of Gary Mallett on Coronation Street, a role he played until 2000. After taking a break, he returned to television in 2007 with a part in The Street. Prior to his notable film role in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Mercer continued to work in British television, including a stint in the series Cracker in 1993.