Amy Acker
Acting
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.
Born: December 5, 1976 · Dallas, Texas, USA
Filmography (52)
The Unbreakable Boy
2025
Actor: Lori
Average Joe
2024
Actor: Denise Kennedy
Ordinary Angels
2024
Actor: Theresa Schmitt
TV
The Watchful Eye
2023
Actor: Tory
Crashing Through the Snow
2021
Actor: Maggie Collins
Superman: Red Son
2020
Actor: Lois Lane (voice)
TV
9-1-1: Lone Star
2020
Actor: Catherine
TV
All Rise
2019
Actor: Georgia Knight
TV
God Friended Me
2018
Actor: Tammy
Amanda & Jack Go Glamping
2017
Actor: Amanda Spencer
TV
The Gifted
2017
Actor: Caitlin Strucker
A Nutcracker Christmas
2016
Actor: Lily
TV
MacGyver
2016
Actor: Sarah Adler
TV
Chicago Med
2015
Actor: Heather Williams
TV
Con Man
2015
Actor: Dawn Jones (uncred…Actor: Dawn Jones
A Novel Romance
2015
Actor: Sophie Atkinson
Let's Kill Ward's Wife
2014
Actor: Gina
TV
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013
Actor: Audrey Nathan
Much Ado About Nothing
2013
Actor: Beatrice
The Cabin in the Woods
2012
Actor: Wendy Lin
TV
Grimm
2011
Actor: Lena Marcinko
TV
Once Upon a Time
2011
Actor: Astrid / Nova
Sironia
2011
Actor: Molly
TV
Person of Interest
2011
Actor: RootActor: Caroline Turing
Dear Santa
2011
Actor: Crystal Carruthers
TV
Suits
2011
Actor: Esther Edelstein
TV
No Ordinary Family
2010
Actor: Amanda Grayson
TV
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
2010
Actor: Nova (voice)
TV
Happy Town
2010
Actor: Rachel Conroy
TV
Human Target
2010
Actor: Katherine Walters
TV
The Good Wife
2009
Actor: Trish Arkin
TV
Warehouse 13
2009
Actor: Tracey
TV
Dollhouse
2009
Actor: Dr. Claire Saunder…Actor: Dr. Claire Saunder…
Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles
2008
Actor: Luisa
A Near Death Experience
2008
Actor: Ellie Daly
TV
Private Practice
2007
Actor: Molly Madison
TV
Drive
2007
Actor: Kathryn Tully
TV
October Road
2007
Actor
TV
Ghost Whisperer
2005
Actor: Tessa Lucas
TV
How I Met Your Mother
2005
Actor: Penelope
TV
Supernatural
2005
Actor: Andrea Barr
TV
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Actor: Kathleen Shepherd
TV
Justice League Unlimited
2004
Actor: The Huntress (voic…
Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt
2003
Actor: Bonnie Lindsey
Catch Me If You Can
2002
Actor: Miggy
Groom Lake
2002
Actor: Kate
TV
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Actor: Leslie Le Zard
TV
Alias
2001
Actor: Kelly Peyton
TV
Special Unit 2
2001
Actor: Nancy
TV
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Actor: Sandy ColfaxActor: Sandy Larken
TV
Angel
1999
Actor: Fred Burkle / Illy…Actor: Fred Burkle
TV
Wishbone
1995
Actor: Catherine Morland