Leslie Michaelson is a fictional character from the American CBS soap
opera The Young and the Restless. Created and introduced by former
head writer Maria Arena Bell, the role is portrayed by Angell Conwell,
who made her first appearance on the episode that aired on December 2,
2010. Bell introduced Leslie as a high-powered attorney who would air
on a recurring status. In December 2012, after two years on recurring,
Conwell was placed on contract by executive producer Jill Farren
Phelps however, was dropped back to recurring in August 2014 lasting
until June 2017. Conwell made a guest appearance on April 25, 2019, to
honour Kristoff St. John's character Neil Winters passing, as well as
the actors real life death.Conwell described the character as "sharp
as a tack" and "self-assured". Redaric Williams was later introduced
as Leslie's younger brother Tyler Michaelson, and a story arc about
their past occurs, revealing that their father Gus Rogan (Tony Todd)
was wrongly convicted for the murder of their mother, Belinda, and
they changed their names, originally being Valerie and Davis.
Conwell's portrayal has garnered praise among critics and viewers; she
is described as a "scene stealer", and has earned a NAACP Image Award
nomination for her portrayal of Leslie.Conwell described the character
as "sharp as a tack" and "self-assured". Redaric Williams was later
introduced as Leslie's younger brother Tyler Michaelson, and a story
arc about their past occurs, revealing that their father Gus Rogan
(Tony Todd) was wrongly convicted for the murder of their mother,
Belinda, and they changed their names, originally being Valerie and
Davis. Conwell's portrayal has garnered praise among critics and
viewers; she is described as a "scene stealer", and has earned a NAACP
Image Award nomination for her portrayal of Leslie.Conwell first
appeared in the role of Leslie Michaelson on December 2, 2010,
introduced by the soap opera's former executive producer and head
writer Maria Arena Bell 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". Conwell prepared for the role by
researching characteristics of lawyers. Additionally, she said, "I
also watched a lot of movies where actors or actresses I admire played
lawyers. I then added my own spin on it which I think is very
important. I had been a fan of the show, so I had an idea of the role.
But thank goodness for the internet." Conwell said that she enjoys
playing Leslie, a role which signifies "growth" for her career. In
December 2012, after two years on recurring, Conwell was placed on
contract by Bell's successor, Jill Farren Phelps however, was dropped
back to recurring in August 2014.In March 2015, Soap Opera Digest
announced that Conwell would reprise the role of Leslie, which she did
on the episode airing March 24. Avery Bailey Clark Top Movies & Young Movies