Amy Acker
Known for Acting · 65 credits
- Born
- 1976-12-05 (age 49)
- Place of birth
- Dallas, Texas, USA
- Also known as
- Эми Акер · Amy Louise Acker · ایمی اکر · ایمی آکر
Biography
Amy Louise Acker (born December 5, 1976) is an American actress, best known for her roles as Root on the scifi drama series Person of Interest (2012–2016), Caitlin Strucker on the superhero drama series The Gifted (2017-2019, based on Marvel Comics' X-Men), Winifred Burkle / Illyria on the supernatural drama series Angel (2001–2004), and Kelly Peyton on the action drama series Alias (2005–2006).
She has been married to actor James Carpinello since 2003 and they have 2 children.
Known For
TV Shows (35)
Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Kathleen Shepherd
Supernatural
2005
as Andrea Barr
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Sandy Colfax / Sandy Larken
Suits
2011
as Esther Edelstein
Chicago Med
2015
as Heather Williams
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Leslie Le Zard
Person of Interest
2011
as Root / Caroline Turing
The Good Wife
2009
as Trish Arkin
Grimm
2011
as Lena Marcinko
How I Met Your Mother
2005
as Penelope
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013
as Audrey Nathan
Once Upon a Time
2011
as Astrid / Nova
Ghost Whisperer
2005
as Tessa Lucas
9-1-1: Lone Star
2020
as Catherine
Private Practice
2007
as Molly Madison
Angel
1999
as Fred Burkle / Illyria
MacGyver
2016
as Sarah Adler
Warehouse 13
2009
as Tracey
All Rise
2019
as Georgia Knight
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
2010
as Nova (voice)
Justice League Unlimited
2004
as The Huntress (voice)
The Gifted
2017
as Caitlin Strucker
Dollhouse
2009
as Dr. Claire Saunders / Dr. Claire Saunders / Whiskey
Human Target
2010
as Katherine Walters
God Friended Me
2018
as Tammy
Con Man
2015
as Dawn Jones / Dawn Jones (uncredited)
No Ordinary Family
2010
as Amanda Grayson
Special Unit 2
2001
as Nancy
Alias
2001
as Kelly Peyton
The New Tom Green Show
2003
as Self
October Road
2007
Drive
2007
as Kathryn Tully
Wishbone
1995
as Catherine Morland
Happy Town
2010
as Rachel Conroy
The Watchful Eye
2023
as Tory
Movies (30)
Catch Me If You Can
2002
as Miggy
The Cabin in the Woods
2012
as Wendy Lin
Ordinary Angels
2024
as Theresa Schmitt
The Unbreakable Boy
2025
as Lori
Superman: Red Son
2020
as Lois Lane (voice)
Much Ado About Nothing
2013
as Beatrice
Crossroads
2006
as Jill Yarrut
Groom Lake
2002
as Kate
Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles
2008
as Luisa
Let's Kill Ward's Wife
2014
as Gina
Average Joe
2024
as Denise Kennedy
Dear Santa
2011
as Crystal Carruthers
Amanda & Jack Go Glamping
2017
as Amanda Spencer
Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt
2003
as Bonnie Lindsey
United We Fan
2018
as Self
Celebrity Mix
2005
as Self (archive footage)
A Nutcracker Christmas
2016
as Lily
Crashing Through the Snow
2021
as Maggie Collins
A Novel Romance
2015
as Sophie Atkinson
Sironia
2011
as Molly
Mr. Dramatic
2005
as Jody
A Near Death Experience
2008
as Ellie Daly
21 and a Wake-Up
2009
as Caitlin Murphy
The Lord of Catan
2014
as Sugar Monkey
Outside
2020
as Woman
The Long Run
2025
as Amy
Invader
as Diane
Easier Than You Think
2025
as Woman Two
The Energy Specialist
2016
as Claire
Creeper
2022
as Lorrie
About Amy Acker
Amy Louise Acker (born December 5, 1976) is an American actress, best known for her roles as Root on the scifi drama series Person of Interest (2012–2016), Caitlin Strucker on the superhero drama series The Gifted (2017-2019, based on Marvel Comics' X-Men), Winifred Burkle / Illyria on the supernatural drama series Angel (2001–2004), and Kelly Peyton on the action drama series Alias (2005–2006). She has been married to actor James Carpinello since 2003 and they have 2 children. With 65 credits spanning from 1995 to 2025, Amy Acker has appeared in 30 films and 35 TV shows.
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Most Popular Amy Acker Movies
- Catch Me If You Can (2002) — as Miggy
- The Cabin in the Woods (2012) — as Wendy Lin
- Ordinary Angels (2024) — as Theresa Schmitt
- The Unbreakable Boy (2025) — as Lori
- Superman: Red Son (2020) — as Lois Lane (voice)
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