Person file · Acting
Amy Acker
Born 1976-12-05Dallas, Texas, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Easier Than You ThinkWoman TwoThe Long RunAmyThe Unbreakable BoyLoriAverage JoeDenise KennedyOrdinary AngelsTheresa SchmittCreeperLorrieCrashing Through the SnowMaggie CollinsOutsideWomanSuperman: Red SonLois Lane (voice)United We FanSelfAmanda & Jack Go GlampingAmanda SpencerA Nutcracker ChristmasLilyThe Energy SpecialistClaireA Novel RomanceSophie AtkinsonLet's Kill Ward's WifeGinaThe Lord of CatanSugar MonkeyMuch Ado About NothingBeatriceThe Cabin in the WoodsWendy LinSironiaMollyDear SantaCrystal Carruthers21 and a Wake-UpCaitlin MurphyFire and Ice: The Dragon ChroniclesLuisaA Near Death ExperienceEllie DalyCrossroadsJill Yarrut