Second Act Actors

On this episode of Second Act Actors , I talk with Ken Ferguson, another second act actor who came to the screen after a very varied career which included turns as a court reporter, a teacher, a professional bather, and a traveler.  Since starting acting, he’s had background roles in major films such as Suicide Squad , and he’s also appeared in many commercials and in a self-directed project where...

This episode of Second Act Actors has a guest who had a variety of experience before starting her acting career. Trish Rainone completed a degree in film studies and psychology and went on to work with autistic children before a stint managing a café. However, her lifelong passion for acting eventually won out, and she’s had a successful career both in front of and behind a camera, including a rol...

Trish Rainone works both in front and behind the camera. Most recently, she is a producer on A CHRISTMAS LETTER, debuting on CBC and CBC Gem. Trish also makes a small cameo as Sally, the biker bar waitress. Trish and producing partner, Rebeka Herron are also the founders of the Sault Film Festival, celebrating the voices of Northern Ontario, Canada. On-screen, Trish plays the tough prisoner, Top D...

My guest on this week’s episode of Second Act Actors has had a very varied and interesting life. Ken Arnold grew up wanting to be a professional baseball player and played for the Baltimore Orioles, but he encountered injuries and other issues in his athletic career. When he was let go by his team at the age of 25, he wondered what he should do with the rest of his life and by chance, he settled o...

On this episode of Second Act Actors , I take a break from talking with actors to connect with Helen Tansey, who transitioned from a career in modelling to become a full time photographer. Today, she’s known for taking headshots of some of the most famous actors and celebrities, and she captures their essence in a unique and dynamic way. Her work has been featured on TV and in many magazines.    ...

Today I got to chat with Sarah Cleveland, another second act actor who started her acting career once her family had grown up and she had more time and energy to explore her passion. Originally from Canada, she moved to Kentucky where she featured in Disney’s film The Music Man . This experience confirmed her love for acting and helped her to develop a professional network who also became her clos...

On this episode of Second Act Actors , I talk with my friend and fellow actor Jessica Myrie. We met on my first ever booking as an actor!   Jessica starts off by talking about her self-care regime of breathing and mindset work, which she believes is an essential tool if you’re looking to get into acting. She credits her success in the film industry to her mindset, as she’s worked hard to establish...

In this episode of Second Act Actors , I chat with Francesca Decker, a fellow doctor actor!! Francesca’s route into acting came about through her mother’s terminal illness, which occurred when Francesca was at medical school. After her mother’s death, Francesca started to make changes to her life and found the time and space to start acting classes, which blew her mind and sparked a passion that h...

My guest today on the Second Act Actors Podcast is the talented Karrie Kwong, an actress whose first act included a corporate role in advertising which she’s only recently left to pursue acting full time. She has credits in TV shows such as Coroner , which complement her appearance in a national TV commercial. She’s also founded a production company that focuses on showcasing women’s stories.   Ka...

*Trigger warning: This episode contains references to severe depression*        In this episode of Second Act Actors , I chat with another brave person who was ready to give it all up to pursue their passion for acting. Clement To began his working life in engineering and the tech space, trying to balance his family’s expectations for him and his own desire for a more exciting and dynamic career....

In my very first episode of Second Act Actors , I talk with Madeline DeCorso who I had the pleasure of meeting while doing background work on Guillermo del Toro’s new hit film Nightmare Alley . Madeline’s first act was very different to her current career as she completed a business degree and when she graduated, she landed a job as a business analyst for a bank based in Toronto. Although at the t...

On this episode of Second Act Actors , I talk with Hassan Joseph, who was born in Saint Lucia and who emigrated to Canada to study commerce. His first act was working in financial services at a bank in Toronto and then he switched to a management role in software. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he had the time to take stock of his life and decided that he wanted a career that was more dynamic and a...

Welcome to Second Act Actors, a podcast where I chat with people who have made a major life and or career change into acting. I’m Janet McMordie and I am a medical doctor who decided to simultaneously pursue acting. Each week I will be chatting with fellow second act actors, industry experts, or first act only act actors about their lives, stories, and experiences in this crazy entertainment indus...

On this episode of Second Act Actors , I talk with actress, director, author, and producer Lisa Crawford. Lisa has had an incredible journey towards acting, which includes being an elevator technician, managing casinos, and gender transition.   Lisa and I discuss the merits of using background work as a transition into an acting career, as background work can help you to develop professional conne...