- Raised in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
- Birthfather is drummer Rick Frank of John Lennon's Plastic Ono Elephant's Memory Band, best known for his performance in John Lennon Live in New York City (1986) and for his soundtrack, 'Jungle Jim at the Zoo' featured in the cult classic Midnight Cowboy (1969).
- Parents are authors Evan Morris, author of The Word Detective, and Kathy Wollard, author of the How Come? series.
- A former member of The Actors' Gang theatre company, founded in 1981 by a group of actors, including Tim Robbins, now the Artistic Director of the troupe.
- A former member of the renowned LA Connection Theatre founded in 1977 by theater director, Kent Skov. Some alumni include Will Farrell, Matthew Perry & Jon Lovitz.
- Alumni of the Second City (Chicago).
- In addition to being an actor, Mercurio is also an accomplished artist with a focus on sculpture and mixed media.
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