‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’: Who Plays Angela Wheatley?
Things are heating up on Law & Order: Organized Crime. Elliott Stabler (Christopher Meloni) is on a mission to make sure Richard Wheatley (Dylan McDermott) pays for his part in the murder of his wife. Elliot is also dealing with some complicated feelings when it comes to Angela Wheatley.
Who is the actor who plays Angela Wheatley? Here’s everything we know.
Angela Wheatley on ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’
Angela meets Elliot Stabler during his hunt for the person who killed his wife, Kathy Stabler (Isabel Gillies). During his investigation, he tells Angela he suspects her ex-husband, Richard Wheatley, is the one who not only gave the order to have his wife killed, but also killed Angela’s son. Angela plays along with his story. However, the truth is that Angela is the one who put the hit on Kathy.
Angela thought Elliot was responsible for having her son killed, so she asked Richard to help her kill Kathy. She wanted Elliot to suffer. Elliot later found out that Angela was the one who ordered the hit.
Elliot and Angela had a romance
Elliot got close to Angela during his investigation. He found himself becoming more attracted to her as he leaned on her for support. He would stop by her house to talk about how he was feeling. Angela became a safe haven for Elliot during a time when he was feeling lost and confused. Angela and Elliot even shared a kiss. However, Elliot later had second thoughts about getting so close to her.
Elliot knew that getting involved with someone who was part of his investigation was clouding his judgment. This was confirmed when Elliot found out that Angela wasn’t who he thought she was. He couldn’t believe it when he was told Angela ordered the hit on Kathy. Not surprisingly, this information ends things between Angela and Elliot.
Who plays Angela Wheatley on ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’?
Angela Wheatley is played by actor Tamara Taylor. One of her early roles was in the 1987 TV movie LBJ: The Early Years. From 1988 to 1992, she appeared in three episodes on A Different World. Taylor rose to fame after playing Grace Wilcox on Party of Five. She remained in the role for 16 episodes from 1996 to 1997. Taylor made her film debut in the 1998 movie Senseless, in which she played the character Janice.
Taylor joined the cast of City of Angels in 2000. She played Dr. Ana Syphax for 14 episodes. Taylor is also known for her roles in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Bones, October Faction, and Hidden Hills.
What’s next for Angela Wheatley?
Angela is cooperating with the police. She says she wants Richard in jail for his part in the murder of her son and so many others. Can Elliot and his team really trust Angela? Only time will tell if she is on their side or not. So far, she has been helpful, but we’re keeping an eye on her.
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