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Angel Theory
Born (1999-05-19) May 19, 1999 (age 24)
Occupation
  • Actress
  • Choreographer
  • Dancer
Years active 2001–present
Known for The Walking Dead (2018–2022)
Family Anna Simpson (mother)

Angel Theory is an American actress, known for playing Kelly on the series The Walking Dead. She is also a dancer and choreographer.

Life and career

Theory was born in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York. Her mother is Anna Simpson. Theory trained as a dancer in multiple styles of dance at the Broadway Dance Center, EXPG studios and Peridance Studios. She performed in the music videos for Wish You Were Mine by Phillip George and Stranger To Love by Charles Perry.

After a car crash, she began experiencing hearing loss at age 14. Her hearing loss progressively worsened as she got older. .....

For the television series The Walking Dead, she applied for the role of Connie. Showrunner Angela Kang told Insider they were "so compelled by Angel," she was cast as Connie's sister, Kelly. Kang also told Insider that with Theory's agreement, her progressive hearing loss has been incorporated into the plot of The Walking Dead, including the line of encouragement from her mother. Theory has also been teaching American Sign Language (ASL) to the cast of The Walking Dead.

Theory also stars as Olivia, a hard of hearing/deaf teacher, in the series Kinderfanger, and is an executive producer. In her role as co-executive producer, Theory has been able to advise the show creators about realistic representation of Hard of Hearing or Deaf people.

Filmography

Television roles
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2018–2022 The Walking Dead Kelly Recurring (seasons 9–11), main (Season 11); 34 episodes
2020–2021 Kinderfanger Olivia Also executive producer
2020 "I Dare You" Music video Music video by Kelly Clarkson
2020 Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Deaf Dorm Dancer Uncredited
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