Amy Acker

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.

Career Overview

Amy Acker has 61 screen credits in a career dating back to 1995. Signature works include Person of Interest, Angel, The Gifted. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Acting
Gender: female
Known Credits: 61
Birth Date: 1976-12-05 00:00:00
Birth Place: Dallas, Texas, USA

Known For

Frequent Collaborators

Jim Caviezel (1 collaborations)
Michael Emerson (1 collaborations)
Kevin Chapman (1 collaborations)
Sarah Shahi (1 collaborations)
David Boreanaz (1 collaborations)
Alexis Denisof (1 collaborations)
J. August Richards (1 collaborations)
James Marsters (1 collaborations)
Andy Hallett (1 collaborations)
Stephen Moyer (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (55 credits)
- Invader
  Diane
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Easier Than You Think
  Woman Two
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2025
- The Long Run
  Amy
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2025
- The Unbreakable Boy
  Lori
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2025
- Average Joe
  Denise Kennedy
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- Ordinary Angels
  Theresa Schmitt
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- Creeper
  Lorrie
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Crashing Through the Snow
  Maggie Collins
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- Outside
  Woman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Superman: Red Son
  Lois Lane (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- 9-1-1: Lone Star
  
  - Impulse Control (2022) ... Catherine actor actors
  
  - Riddle of the Sphynx (2022) ... Catherine actor actors
  
  - Negative Space (2022) ... Catherine actor actors
  
  - Prince Albert In A Can (2022) ... Catherine actor actors
  
  - The Bird (2022) ... Catherine actor actors
  
  2020
- United We Fan
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- Amanda & Jack Go Glamping
  Amanda Spencer
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- The Gifted
  Caitlin Strucker
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - oMens (2019) ... Caitlin Strucker actor actors
  
  - Monsters (2019) ... Caitlin Strucker actor actors
  
  - calaMity (2019) ... Caitlin Strucker actor actors
  
  - teMpted (2019) ... Caitlin Strucker actor actors
  
  - hoMe (2019) ... Caitlin Strucker actor actors
  
  2017
- A Nutcracker Christmas
  Lily
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- The Energy Specialist
  Claire
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- MacGyver
  
  - Screwdriver (2017) ... Sarah Adler actor actors
  
  - Metal Saw (2016) ... Sarah Adler actor actors
  
  2016
- A Novel Romance
  Sophie Atkinson
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Chicago Med
  
  - The Book of Archer (2025) ... Heather Williams actor actors
  
  2015
- Let's Kill Ward's Wife
  Gina
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2014
- The Lord of Catan
  Sugar Monkey
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2014
- Much Ado About Nothing
  Beatrice
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
  
  - The Only Light in the Darkness (2014) ... Audrey Nathan actor actors
  
  2013
- The Cabin in the Woods
  Wendy Lin
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- Sironia
  Molly
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- Person of Interest
  Root
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - return 0 (2016) ... Root actor actors
  
  - .exe (2016) ... Root actor actors
  
  - Synecdoche (2016) ... Root actor actors
  
  - The Day the World Went Away (2016) ... Root actor actors
  
  - Sotto Voce (2016) ... Root actor actors
  
  2011
- Dear Santa
  Crystal Carruthers
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- Suits
  
  - One Last Con (2019) ... Esther Edelstein actor actors
  
  - Prisoner's Dilemma (2019) ... Esther Edelstein actor actors
  
  - Sour Grapes (2018) ... Esther Edelstein actor actors
  
  - Hitting Home (2015) ... Esther Edelstein actor actors
  
  - No Puedo Hacerlo (2015) ... Esther Edelstein actor actors
  
  2011
- Once Upon a Time
  
  - Dreamy (2012) ... Astrid / Nova actor actors
  
  2011
- Grimm
  
  - Tarantella (2012) ... Lena Marcinko actor actors
  
  2011
- Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
  
  - Come Undone (2013) ... Nova (voice) actor actors
  
  - Nightmare in Red (2013) ... Nova (voice) actor actors
  
  - Stand and Deliver (2013) ... Nova (voice) actor actors
  
  - Dance of the Undead (2013) ... Nova (voice) actor actors
  
  2010
- Human Target
  
  - Christopher Chance (2010) ... Katherine Walters actor actors
  
  2010
- 21 and a Wake-Up
  Caitlin Murphy
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Warehouse 13
  
  - The Ones You Love (2012) ... Tracey actor actors
  
  2009
- Dollhouse
  
  - The Hollow Men (2010) ... Dr. Claire Saunders / Whiskey actor actors
  
  - Getting Closer (2010) ... Dr. Claire Saunders actor actors
  
  - Vows (2009) ... Dr. Claire Saunders / Whiskey actor actors
  
  - Omega (2009) ... Dr. Claire Saunders / Whiskey actor actors
  
  - Briar Rose (2009) ... Dr. Claire Saunders actor actors
  
  2009
- The Good Wife
  
  - Running (2010) ... Trish Arkin actor actors
  
  2009
- Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles
  Luisa
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- A Near Death Experience
  Ellie Daly
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- Private Practice
  
  - A Family Thing (2008) ... Molly Madison actor actors
  
  2007
- Crossroads
  Jill Yarrut
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- Mr. Dramatic
  Jody
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Celebrity Mix
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Grey's Anatomy
  
  - Good Shepherd (2019) ... Kathleen Shepherd actor actors
  
  2005
- Supernatural
  
  - Slash Fiction (2011) ... Andrea Barr actor actors
  
  - Dead in the Water (2005) ... Andrea Barr actor actors
  
  2005
- Ghost Whisperer
  
  - Weight of What Was (2007) ... Tessa Lucas actor actors
  
  2005
- How I Met Your Mother
  
  - Come On (2006) ... Penelope actor actors
  
  2005
- Justice League Unlimited
  
  - Grudge Match (2006) ... The Huntress (voice) actor actors
  
  - Flashpoint (2005) ... The Huntress (voice) actor actors
  
  - Question Authority (2005) ... The Huntress (voice) actor actors
  
  - Double Date (2005) ... The Huntress (voice) actor actors
  
  2004
- Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt
  Bonnie Lindsey
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Catch Me If You Can
  Miggy
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- Groom Lake
  Kate
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- Alias
  Kelly Peyton
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - All the Time in the World (2006) ... Kelly Peyton actor actors
  
  - Reprisal (2006) ... Kelly Peyton actor actors
  
  - No Hard Feelings (2006) ... Kelly Peyton actor actors
  
  - I See Dead People (2006) ... Kelly Peyton actor actors
  
  - 30 Seconds (2006) ... Kelly Peyton actor actors
  
  2001
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent
  
  - Smile (2007) ... Leslie Le Zard actor actors
  
  2001
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
  
  - Backfire (2013) ... Sandy Larken actor actors
  
  - Man Up (2011) ... Sandy Colfax actor actors
  
  2000
- Angel
  Fred Burkle / Illyria
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - Not Fade Away (2004) ... Fred Burkle / Illyria actor actors
  
  - Power Play (2004) ... Fred Burkle / Illyria actor actors
  
  - The Girl in Question (2004) ... Fred Burkle / Illyria actor actors
  
  - Time Bomb (2004) ... Fred Burkle / Illyria actor actors
  
  - Origin (2004) ... Fred Burkle / Illyria actor actors
  
  1999
- Wishbone
  Catherine Morland
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - The Roamin' Nose (1997) ... Catherine Morland actor actors
  
  - Pup Fiction (1997) ... Catherine Morland actor actors
  
  - Barking at Buddha (1997) ... Catherine Morland actor actors
  
  - Moonbone (1997) ... Catherine Morland actor actors
  
  - War of the Noses (1997) ... Catherine Morland actor actors
  
  1995
directing (2 credits)
- Easier Than You Think
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2025
- Outside
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2020
camera (1 credits)
- Outside
  
  camera operator
  
  camera
  
  2020
production (2 credits)
- Outside
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2020
- The Way It Begins
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2018
writing (1 credits)
- Outside
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2020