‏Angel Parker‏

Sophisticated, hard-working, and a committed philanthropist, Angel Parker is a conservatory-trained actress, and one of Hollywood's most dynamic performers, with credits ranging from daytime soaps and Disney slapstick, to Shakespearean comedy and prime time drama.Angel can next be seen starring in FX's "American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson," alongside an impressive ensemble cast including Cuba Gooding Jr., John Travolta, David Schwimmer, Sarah Paulson and Courtney B. Vance. "American Crime Story," slated to premiere February 2, 2016, is a true crime anthology television series that will focus on the murder trial of O.J. Simpson. Angel is a scene stealer as famed celebrity attorney 'Shawn Chapman,' one of O.J. Simpson's 'Dream Team' lawyers.She is best known for her role as the intrepid and vivacious 'Tasha Davenport' on Disney XD's live-action comedy series "Lab Rats." Tasha is a fun, lively mom who marries inventive scientist Donald Davenport, played by Hal Sparks, and welcomes three super-humans into her family. "Lab Rats" completed its fourth season, and is currently airing new episodes.Angel's first acting job was, ironically, on Joss Whedon's hit series, "Angel." Since then, she's been a prolific television performer, appearing on critically acclaimed and long-running shows like "ER," "Castle," "Criminal Minds," "The Closer," "Days of Our Lives," and "Sean Saves the World," in addition to a recurring role on "The Soul Man."On stage, Angel has turned in powerful performances in classics including "The Tempest," "Twelfth Night" and "Dr. Faustus" with the Independent Shakespeare Company, as well as "Julius Caesar," "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and the one-woman show "Faces of America" for Will and Company. She's also performed in the Blank Theatre's Young Playwrights Festival for more than 10 years.Born and raised in Los Angeles, Angel and her family settled in San Clemente, a small beach town in south Orange County. Upon graduating high school at just 16 years old, Angel gained acceptance into the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. There she excelled in her craft, eventually going on to study Shakespeare at the British American Drama Academy.When she's not on set or on stage, Angel serves on the board at the Blank Theatre Company and as an active member of The New Hollywood, a diverse, philanthropic women's goal group that focuses on personal empowerment and community partnerships. She also mentors and meets with young women and girls, as well as aspiring actors, to promote professionalism, positivity and creative collaboration. Angel currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.