Episode 30

From Small Town Dreams to Big Screen Realities with Percy Bell | The Last Zebra Podcast Ep. 30

Published on: 4th June, 2024

Welcome to another captivating episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓! In this episode, we sit down with Percy Bell, a rising star in the acting world, to discuss his incredible journey from a small village in North Louisiana to working alongside some of the industry’s biggest names.

Percy shares his experiences growing up in Epps, Louisiana, and how his love for sports led him to pursue a degree in athletic training. Discover how his passion for acting emerged during his time in college and the steps he took to break into the industry, including his move to Nashville and his first acting class.

Dive deep into the audition process, where Percy explains the highs and lows, including his memorable experiences auditioning for major projects. Learn about his most significant roles, including his work on “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey” with Samuel L. Jackson, and what it was like to act alongside such an iconic figure.

Percy also opens up about the challenges of balancing his career with fatherhood, the importance of having a supportive village, and the personal growth he has experienced through both his professional and personal life.

Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with valuable insights and motivational stories. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your friends and family. New episodes are available every Tuesday morning on all major podcast platforms and YouTube.

🔍 In This Episode:

🎭 Percy Bell’s Journey: Discover how Percy Bell transitioned from a small town in North Louisiana to a promising career in acting.

🏀 Athletic Background: Explore Percy’s experiences in athletic training and how his sports background influenced his professional path.

🎬 Breaking into Acting: Insights into Percy’s first steps into the acting world, including his move to Nashville and first projects.

📜 Audition Experiences: A detailed look at Percy’s audition process, the challenges, and his strategies for landing roles.


🎥 Memorable Projects: Highlights from Percy’s most notable acting roles, including working with Samuel L. Jackson.


👨‍👩‍👦 Balancing Family and Career: The challenges and joys of balancing fatherhood with an acting career.


🧘 Personal Growth: How Percy’s background and personal experiences have shaped his approach to acting and life.


You can follow Percy below on social media 

- IG: https://www.instagram.com/percy_bell/


Please take some time to check out: 

- The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey


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The Last Zebra
Nuanced conversations about different walks of life and those who live them
“The Last Zebra” draws its essence from the timeless medical adage:

“When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses, not zebras.”

Coined by Dr. Theodore Woodward in the 1940s, this maxim reminds us to prioritize common diagnoses over rare and improbable ones.

In a medical world often defined by seeking the most likely causes, “The Last Zebra” podcast takes a different approach. Here we are looking for the common in all of us.

The common focuses on the unique, diverse, and individual experiences of medical professionals. We hope to showcase the stories of these individuals, highlighting how they infuse their backgrounds, beliefs, and characteristics into their medical practice. By doing so, they add an artistic and personal touch that goes beyond the clinical norms and transforms their work into a deeply profound and meaningful endeavor.

Through these stories, “The Last Zebra” aims to reveal the extraordinary side of medicine— "heavy on the ordinary".

The stories that deviate from dogma and delve into the exceptional. It seeks to capture the essence of these medical professionals’ journeys, shedding light on their challenges, triumphs, and the remarkable ways they shape the landscape of healthcare.

In each episode, we delve into the non-clinical nuances that define the day-to-day lives of medical professionals from diverse backgrounds and specialties. This podcast will start and go beyond the clinical, shedding light on the intricate artistry, mosaicism, and diversity in medicine.

We explore how every guest crafts their unique personality and characteristics into the very fabric of their practice.

These stories not only celebrate individuality but also embody the soul of healthcare.

In a world where uniformity is prioritized, “The Last Zebra” podcast honors the rare and unique elements that medical professionals bring to their work. Together, we’ll discover how these exceptional individuals are shaping the future of healthcare, one personalized interaction at a time.

So, come along as we embrace the zebras — the extraordinary stories that make medicine a true art.
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