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Angel Theory
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Born | Far Rockaway, Queens, New York U.S.
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May 19, 1999
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Years active | 2001–present |
Known for | The Walking Dead (2018–2022) |
Family | Anna Simpson (mother) |
Angel Theory is an American actress. She is famous for her role as Kelly in the TV show The Walking Dead. Angel is also a talented dancer and a choreographer, which means she creates dance routines.
Life and Career
Angel Theory was born in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York. Her mother's name is Anna Simpson. From a young age, Angel loved to dance. She trained in many different dance styles at famous studios like Broadway Dance Center. She even danced in music videos for artists like Phillip George and Charles Perry.
When Angel was 14, she was in a car accident. After this, she started to lose her hearing. As she grew older, her hearing loss slowly got worse.
Acting in The Walking Dead
Angel Theory tried out for a role in the TV series The Walking Dead. She originally wanted to play the character Connie. However, the show's producer, Angela Kang, was very impressed by Angel. So, they created a new role for her: Kelly, who is Connie's sister.
With Angel's permission, her real-life hearing loss was added to the story of Kelly. This made the character more realistic and relatable. Angel also helps teach American Sign Language (ASL) to the other actors on The Walking Dead.
Other Roles and Advocacy
Angel Theory also stars as Olivia in the series Kinderfanger. In this show, Olivia is a teacher who is hard of hearing or deaf. Angel is also an executive producer for Kinderfanger. This means she helps make important decisions about the show. She uses her experience to make sure the show shows deaf and hard of hearing people in a realistic way.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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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 |