Amy Acker
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Amy Acker
Dear Santa
2011
Filmography
Acting (31)
2026
My Christmas Cowboyas Meg
2025
Easier Than You Thinkas Woman Two
2025
The Long Runas Amy
10.0
2025
The Unbreakable Boyas Lori
7.8
2024
Average Joeas Denise Kennedy
3.9
2024
Ordinary Angelsas Theresa Schmitt
7.7
2022
Creeperas Lorrie
10.0
2021
Crashing Through the Snowas Maggie Collins
6.6
2020
Outsideas Woman
7.0
2020
Superman: Red Sonas Lois Lane (voice)
7.1
2018
United We Fanas Self
6.0
2017
Amanda & Jack Go Glampingas Amanda Spencer
4.6
2016
A Nutcracker Christmasas Lily
6.3
2016
The Energy Specialistas Claire
2015
A Novel Romanceas Sophie Atkinson
6.0
2014
Let's Kill Ward's Wifeas Gina
5.5
2014
The Lord of Catanas Sugar Monkey
7.5
2013
Much Ado About Nothingas Beatrice
6.8
2012
The Cabin in the Woodsas Wendy Lin
6.7
2011
Sironiaas Molly
5.1
2011
Dear Santaas Crystal Carruthers
6.3
2009
21 and a Wake-Upas Caitlin Murphy
2.0
2008
5.1
2008
A Near Death Experienceas Ellie Daly
4.8
2006
Crossroadsas Jill Yarrut
5.7
2005
Mr. Dramaticas Jody
8.0
2005
Celebrity Mixas Self (archive footage)
2003
Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burtas Bonnie Lindsey
5.8
2002
Catch Me If You Canas Miggy
8.0
2002
Groom Lakeas Kate
4.2
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Invaderas Diane
Production & Directing (6)
2025
Easier Than You ThinkDirector
2020
OutsideWriter
7.0
2020
OutsideProducer
7.0
2020
OutsideCamera Operator
7.0
2020
OutsideDirector
7.0
2018
The Way It BeginsExecutive Producer
8.0