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Angel Theory is an American actress, known for playing Kelly on the series The Walking Dead. She is also a dancer and choreographer.
Angel Theory | |
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Born | Far Rockaway, Queens, New York U.S. | May 19, 1999
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Years active | 2001–present |
Known for | The Walking Dead (2018–2022) |
Family | Anna Simpson (mother) |
Theory was born in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York.[1] 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.[1] She performed in the music videos for Wish You Were Mine by Phillip George and Stranger To Love by Charles Perry.[1]
After a car crash, she began experiencing hearing loss at age 14.[2] Her hearing loss progressively worsened as she got older.[2] Theory told Insider, "I remember how depressed, devastated, and angry I got with myself after my hearing loss. My mom told me, 'It's not a disability, it's your damn superpower.'"[3]
For the television series The Walking Dead, she applied for the role of Connie.[3] Showrunner Angela Kang told Insider they were "so compelled by Angel," she was cast as Connie's sister, Kelly.[3] 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.[3] Theory has also been teaching American Sign Language (ASL) to the cast of The Walking Dead.[3]
Theory also stars as Olivia, a hard of hearing/deaf teacher, in the series Kinderfanger,[4] and is an executive producer.[5] 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.[6]
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 | [4][5] |
2020 | "I Dare You" | Music video | Music video by Kelly Clarkson | [7] |
2020 | Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist | Deaf Dorm Dancer | Uncredited |
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