Amy Acker
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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
Filmography
My Christmas Cowboy
2026
as Meg
The Unbreakable Boy
2025
as Lori
The Long Run
2025
as Amy
Easier Than You Think
2025
as Woman Two
Ordinary Angels
2024
as Theresa Schmitt
Average Joe
2024
as Denise Kennedy
The Watchful Eye
2023
as Tory
Creeper
2022
as Lorrie
Crashing Through the Snow
2021
as Maggie Collins
Superman: Red Son
2020
as Lois Lane (voice)
Outside
2020
as Woman
9-1-1: Lone Star
2020
as Catherine
All Rise
2019
as Georgia Knight
United We Fan
2018
as Self
God Friended Me
2018
as Tammy
Amanda & Jack Go Glamping
2017
as Amanda Spencer
The Gifted
2017
as Caitlin Strucker
The Energy Specialist
2016
as Claire
A Nutcracker Christmas
2016
as Lily
MacGyver
2016
as Sarah Adler
A Novel Romance
2015
as Sophie Atkinson
Con Man
2015
as Dawn Jones (uncredited)
Con Man
2015
as Dawn Jones
Chicago Med
2015
as Heather Williams
The Lord of Catan
2014
as Sugar Monkey
Let's Kill Ward's Wife
2014
as Gina
Much Ado About Nothing
2013
as Beatrice
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013
as Audrey Nathan
The Cabin in the Woods
2012
as Wendy Lin
Dear Santa
2011
as Crystal Carruthers
Sironia
2011
as Molly
Person of Interest
2011
as Root
Grimm
2011
as Lena Marcinko
Once Upon a Time
2011
as Astrid / Nova
Person of Interest
2011
as Caroline Turing
Suits
2011
as Esther Edelstein
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
2010
as Nova (voice)
Human Target
2010
as Katherine Walters
Happy Town
2010
as Rachel Conroy
No Ordinary Family
2010
as Amanda Grayson
21 and a Wake-Up
2009
as Caitlin Murphy
Warehouse 13
2009
as Tracey
The Good Wife
2009
as Trish Arkin
Dollhouse
2009
as Dr. Claire Saunders / Whiskey
Dollhouse
2009
as Dr. Claire Saunders
Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles
2008
as Luisa
A Near Death Experience
2008
as Ellie Daly
October Road
2007
Drive
2007
as Kathryn Tully
Private Practice
2007
as Molly Madison
Crossroads
2006
as Jill Yarrut
Mr. Dramatic
2005
as Jody
Celebrity Mix
2005
as Self (archive footage)
How I Met Your Mother
2005
as Penelope
Ghost Whisperer
2005
as Tessa Lucas
Supernatural
2005
as Andrea Barr
Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Kathleen Shepherd
Justice League Unlimited
2004
as The Huntress (voice)
Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt
2003
as Bonnie Lindsey
The New Tom Green Show
2003
as Self
Groom Lake
2002
as Kate
Catch Me If You Can
2002
as Miggy
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Leslie Le Zard
Alias
2001
as Kelly Peyton
Special Unit 2
2001
as Nancy
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Sandy Colfax
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Sandy Larken
Angel
1999
as Fred Burkle / Illyria
Angel
1999
as Fred Burkle
Wishbone
1995
as Catherine Morland