November 20, 2024

Actor Pooch Hall Pays Visit to Bensonhurst to Support Trayvon Martin Basketball Tournament

Left to right: Actor Pooch Hall, and filmmaker and non-profit executive, Maurice Ballard Left to right: Actor Pooch Hall, and filmmaker and non-profit executive, Maurice Ballard Photo Credit: Donna Leslie

VIDEO: Is actor Pooch Hall looking to box in the ring professionally?

What's The 411TV Correspondent, Bianca Peart, ran into actor Marion H. "Pooch" Hall, Jr. who came to Brooklyn to support the Trayvon Martin Basketball Tournament being held at Scarangella Park in Bensonhurst organized and sponsored by Maurice Ballard's non-profit organization, Youth and Community Awareness, Inc.

Pooch talked about boxing both on and off the screen along with his role in the Showtime hit drama, Ray Donovan. He also discussed his latest project and his aspirations to share the big screen with his role models Will Smith and Jamie Foxx.

And we cannot forget about Pooch as the infamous wide receiver, Derwin Davis, of the San Diego Sabers on The Game. He fills us in as to why he is no longer a part of the sitcom.

Continuously making moves in his career, Pooch truly believes "impossible is nothing, it's a matter of going after it."

FYI: For those who viewed the video, during Pooch's childhood, a neighbor nicknamed him "Pookie." His father soon changed it to "Poochie" and over time it was shortened to "Pooch."

Videographer: Jesse Whitehead

Video Editing: Ruth J. Morrison

 

Bianca Peart

Bianca Peart, a host of What's the 411Sports, is a self-starter in the industry. On the streets of Manhattan, Bianca developed her reporting skills by purchasing a microphone that connected to her iPhone and covering political rallies. Her persistence and drive landed her an opportunity to interview top designers such as Marc Jacobs, Elie Tahari, and Norisol Ferrari at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

As a recent Business graduate from The Pennsylvania State University, Bianca cultivated an entrepreneurial mindset for helping others. She co-founded a business magazine, CRITIQUE, which provides valuable information about obtaining internships and full-time positions.

Bianca's interests include traveling and learning about different cultures, honing her Spanish-speaking skills, uplifting the youth, and playing and watching sports.

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