Angell Conwell

Biography

Angell Conwell, born on August 2, 1983, is an American actress known for her work in television and film. She was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and moved to Columbia, South Carolina, at the age of two. Conwell gained early recognition as the first African-American student body president at Seven Oaks Elementary School. In 1994, she relocated to Los Angeles to star in the TV pilot "On Our Own." She has appeared in notable films such as "Soul Plane" and "Baby Boy," as well as television series including "What About Your Friends: Weekend Getaway," "One on One," and "Cuts." Conwell also featured in music videos for Nelly and the St. Lunatics. In December 2010, she began a recurring role as attorney Leslie Michaelson on the CBS daytime drama "The Young and the Restless," and was placed on contract in December 2012.