Amy Acker
Acting
Born: 1976-12-05 · Dallas, Texas, USA
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.
🎬 Movies (20)
Easier Than You Think
2025
Woman Two
The Long Run
2025
Amy
The Unbreakable Boy
2025
Lori
Average Joe
2024
Denise Kennedy
Ordinary Angels
2024
Theresa Schmitt
Creeper
2022
Lorrie
Crashing Through the Snow
2021
Maggie Collins
Outside
2020
Woman
Superman: Red Son
2020
Lois Lane (voice)
United We Fan
2018
Self
Amanda & Jack Go Glamping
2017
Amanda Spencer
A Nutcracker Christmas
2016
Lily
The Energy Specialist
2016
Claire
A Novel Romance
2015
Sophie Atkinson
Let's Kill Ward's Wife
2014
Gina
The Lord of Catan
2014
Sugar Monkey
Much Ado About Nothing
2013
Beatrice
The Cabin in the Woods
2012
Wendy Lin
Sironia
2011
Molly
Dear Santa
2011
Crystal Carruthers
📺 TV Shows (20)
The Watchful Eye
2023
Tory
9-1-1: Lone Star
2020
Catherine
All Rise
2019
Georgia Knight
God Friended Me
2018
Tammy
The Gifted
2017
Caitlin Strucker
MacGyver
2016
Sarah Adler
Chicago Med
2015
Heather Williams
Con Man
2015
Dawn Jones (uncredited)
Con Man
2015
Dawn Jones
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013
Audrey Nathan
Grimm
2011
Lena Marcinko
Once Upon a Time
2011
Astrid / Nova
Person of Interest
2011
Root
Person of Interest
2011
Caroline Turing
Suits
2011
Esther Edelstein
No Ordinary Family
2010
Amanda Grayson
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
2010
Nova (voice)
Happy Town
2010
Rachel Conroy
Human Target
2010
Katherine Walters
The Good Wife
2009
Trish Arkin