30-year-old actor Mekki Leeper stars in "St. Denis Medical" as a nurse exploring healthcare worker challenges.

30-year-old Emmy-nominated actor Mekki Leeper stars in the fall comedy "St. Denis Medical", playing a freshly minted nurse exploring healthcare worker challenges. Leeper's previous role in "Jury Duty" similarly blended scripted and unscripted elements. He hopes viewers will see his "St. Denis Medical" character as a positive representation of healthcare workers, and the show has deepened his respect for the profession.