Amy Acker
Acting
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.
Filmography 65
Movies (30)
- Easier Than You Think2025Woman Two
The Long Run2025Amy
The Unbreakable Boy2025Lori
Average Joe2024Denise Kennedy
Ordinary Angels2024Theresa Schmitt
Creeper2022Lorrie
Crashing Through the Snow2021Maggie Collins
Outside2020Woman
Superman: Red Son2020Lois Lane (voice)
United We Fan2018Self
Amanda & Jack Go Glamping2017Amanda Spencer
A Nutcracker Christmas2016Lily
The Energy Specialist2016Claire
A Novel Romance2015Sophie Atkinson
Let's Kill Ward's Wife2014Gina
The Lord of Catan2014Sugar Monkey
Much Ado About Nothing2013Beatrice
The Cabin in the Woods2012Wendy Lin
Sironia2011Molly
Dear Santa2011Crystal Carruthers
21 and a Wake-Up2009Caitlin Murphy
Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles2008Luisa
A Near Death Experience2008Ellie Daly
Crossroads2006Jill Yarrut
Mr. Dramatic2005Jody- Celebrity Mix2005Self (archive footage)
Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt2003Bonnie Lindsey
Catch Me If You Can2002Miggy
Groom Lake2002Kate- InvaderDiane
Shows (35)
The Watchful Eye2023Tory
9-1-1: Lone Star2020Catherine
All Rise2019Georgia Knight
God Friended Me2018Tammy
The Gifted2017Caitlin Strucker
MacGyver2016Sarah Adler
Chicago Med2015Heather Williams
Con Man2015Dawn Jones
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.2013Audrey Nathan
Grimm2011Lena Marcinko
Once Upon a Time2011Astrid / Nova
Person of Interest2011Root
Suits2011Esther Edelstein
No Ordinary Family2010Amanda Grayson
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated2010Nova (voice)
Happy Town2010Rachel Conroy
Human Target2010Katherine Walters
The Good Wife2009Trish Arkin
Warehouse 132009Tracey
Dollhouse2009Dr. Claire Saunders
Private Practice2007Molly Madison
Drive2007Kathryn Tully
October Road2007
Ghost Whisperer2005Tessa Lucas
How I Met Your Mother2005Penelope
Supernatural2005Andrea Barr
Grey's Anatomy2005Kathleen Shepherd
Justice League Unlimited2004The Huntress (voice)- The New Tom Green Show2003Self
Law & Order: Criminal Intent2001Leslie Le Zard