My name is Dr. Janet McMordie and I’m a fellowship-trained sports medicine physician. I’m also an actor, voiceover artist, improv and stunt performer.
I decided to simultaneously pursue acting at the beginning of the pandemic. I found myself in a rut… sprinting into the inevitable burnout that comes from being a doctor in a global pandemic. I’d been a very creative person growing up, surrounded by creative family and friends, but found that creativity pushed to the side as I tunnel vision focused myself towards a career in medicine.
I started taking improv and acting classes online as a way to reconnect with that creativity and I haven’t looked back since!
I believe my work as a physician has had a positive influence on my acting career and vice versa… I’m continuously seeing the positive benefits my acting career has had on my work as a physician.
I also host Second Act Actors, a web series and podcast,
where I chat with and celebrate other people who have made a major life and/or career change into acting.
Stories are more important than ever these days. We live in isolated bubbles and it can be hard to learn about others during this time. I love having the chance to share stories and provide some connection. It’s also a heck of a lot of fun!