Amy Acker
Acting
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.
TV Shows(35)
The Watchful Eye
Tory
2023
9-1-1: Lone Star
Catherine
2020
All Rise
Georgia Knight
2019
God Friended Me
Tammy
2018
The Gifted
Caitlin Strucker
2017
MacGyver
Sarah Adler
2016
Chicago Med
Heather Williams
2015
Con Man
Dawn Jones
2015
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Audrey Nathan
2013
Grimm
Lena Marcinko
2011
Once Upon a Time
Astrid / Nova
2011
Person of Interest
Root
2011
Suits
Esther Edelstein
2011
No Ordinary Family
Amanda Grayson
2010
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
Nova (voice)
2010
Happy Town
Rachel Conroy
2010
Human Target
Katherine Walters
2010
The Good Wife
Trish Arkin
2009
Warehouse 13
Tracey
2009
Dollhouse
Dr. Claire Saunders
2009
Private Practice
Molly Madison
2007
Drive
Kathryn Tully
2007
October Road
2007
Ghost Whisperer
Tessa Lucas
2005
How I Met Your Mother
Penelope
2005
Supernatural
Andrea Barr
2005
Grey's Anatomy
Kathleen Shepherd
2005
Justice League Unlimited
The Huntress (voice)
2004
The New Tom Green Show
Self
2003
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Leslie Le Zard
2001
Alias
Kelly Peyton
2001
Special Unit 2
Nancy
2001
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Sandy Colfax
2000
Angel
Fred Burkle / Illyria
1999
Wishbone
Catherine Morland
1995
Movies(30)
Easier Than You Think
Woman Two
2025
The Long Run
Amy
2025
The Unbreakable Boy
Lori
2025
Average Joe
Denise Kennedy
2024
Ordinary Angels
Theresa Schmitt
2024
Creeper
Lorrie
2022
Crashing Through the Snow
Maggie Collins
2021
Outside
Woman
2020
Superman: Red Son
Lois Lane (voice)
2020
United We Fan
Self
2018
Amanda & Jack Go Glamping
Amanda Spencer
2017
A Nutcracker Christmas
Lily
2016
The Energy Specialist
Claire
2016
A Novel Romance
Sophie Atkinson
2015
Let's Kill Ward's Wife
Gina
2014
The Lord of Catan
Sugar Monkey
2014
Much Ado About Nothing
Beatrice
2013
The Cabin in the Woods
Wendy Lin
2012
Sironia
Molly
2011
Dear Santa
Crystal Carruthers
2011
21 and a Wake-Up
Caitlin Murphy
2009
Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles
Luisa
2008
A Near Death Experience
Ellie Daly
2008
Crossroads
Jill Yarrut
2006
Mr. Dramatic
Jody
2005
Celebrity Mix
Self (archive footage)
2005
Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt
Bonnie Lindsey
2003
Catch Me If You Can
Miggy
2002
Groom Lake
Kate
2002
Invader
Diane