Born and raised in Newport Beach, California, Angel attended UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television where he studied screenwriting and production.

In 1993, Angel wrote and produced the Showtime Networks film John Carpenter Presents: Body Bags with his writing partner Billy Brown.

He was executive producer of R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour, and Dan Vs.[9] Angle has served as partner and Chief creative officer of The Hatchery, LLC production company since 2003.

Stine's The Haunting Hour – Best Writing in a Children's Series – Episode: Good will Towards Men – 2015 Emmy Awards – Winner – R.L.

Stine's The Haunting Hour – Best Writing In a Children's Series – 2013 TCA Award – Television Critics Association – Nominee – R.L.