Angell Conwell (born August 2, 1983) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as

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in the CBS daytime soap opera, ''

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'' and Lisa Stallworth in the

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sitcom '' Family Time''. In film, she appeared in '' Baby Boy'' (2001) and starred as Veronica on '' Bigger''.

Personal life

Conwell was born in

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and moved to

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at the age of 2. She attended Seven Oaks Elementary School in Columbia where she was the first African-American student body president. She also attended Irmo Middle School in

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briefly before relocating to

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. Conwell attended Valley View, Glendale High School where she was a cheerleader and member of the Student Body Association and Drama Club. She then attended Glendale Community College also in

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Career

In 1994, Conwell moved to Los Angeles to film the TV pilot '' On Our Own''. She later was cast in a recurring role in the CBS sitcom '' ''

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'', and later has appeared in a number of sitcoms, including ''

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'', ''

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'', '' One on One'' and '' Cuts''. In 2001, Conwell made her film debut appearing in the coming-of-age comedy '' Baby Boy'' opposite

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'' (2001) and ''

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'' (2004). In 2010, Conwell was cast as attorney

in the CBS daytime soap opera, ''

''. Conwell first appeared in the role of Leslie Michaelson on December 2, 2010 on a recurring status. Conwell auditioned for the role because her "entire family watches the show", she explained "the character was one that I really wanted to play. When I went to the audition, I just really felt it and I think it came off in the audition. I really enjoy working with the cast. They are such great actors which I don’t think a lot of people realize. The whole experience has been just great". In December 2012, after two years on recurring, Conwell was placed on contract by Bell's successor,

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however, was dropped back to recurring in August 2014. Conwell made her last appearance as Leslie on June 22, 2017, but returned in April 2019 in a brief guest appearance to honor

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's and his character. In 2012, Conwell was cast in a leading role alongside

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sitcom '' Family Time''. In 2019, she began starring in the

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comedy-drama series, '' Bigger''. Angell was honored with receiving the Key to the City of Columbia, South Carolina; her hometown by the Mayor Steven Benjamin on February 5, 2019. A day which the Mayor also deemed as Angell Conwell Day.

Filmography

Film/Movie

Television

Awards and nominations

In 2019, Conwell was given the

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of Columbia, South Carolina by Mayor Steven Benjamin.Olson, Mike. (February 8, 2021)
“‘The Young and the Restless’ star Angell Conwell talks about the Midlands holiday named in her honor”
ABC Columbia. Retrieved April 2, 2022.

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