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