About
Amy Acker
Overview
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.
Known for
Acting |
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| 2025 | The Long Run | Actor | Amy | N/A N/A |
| 2025 | The Unbreakable Boy | Actor | Lori | 58 Average |
| 2024 | Average Joe | Actor | Denise Kennedy | 58 Average |
| 2024 | Ordinary Angels | Actor | Theresa Schmitt | 65 Fair |
| 2023 | The Watchful Eye | Actor | Tory | 68 Fair |
| 2022 | Creeper | Actor | Lorrie | 59 Average |
| 2021 | Crashing Through the Snow | Actor | Maggie Collins | 59 Average |
| 2020 | Outside | Actor | Woman | 58 Average |
| 2020 | Superman: Red Son | Actor | Lois Lane (voice) | 66 Fair |
| 2018 | United We Fan | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2017 | Amanda & Jack Go Glamping | Actor | Amanda Spencer | 58 Average |
| 2017 | The Gifted | Actor | Caitlin Strucker | 75 Good |
| 2016 | A Nutcracker Christmas | Actor | Lily | 59 Average |
| 2016 | The Energy Specialist | Actor | Claire | N/A N/A |
| 2015 | A Novel Romance | Actor | Sophie Atkinson | 59 Average |
| 2014 | Let's Kill Ward's Wife | Actor | Gina | 58 Average |
| 2014 | The Lord of Catan | Actor | Sugar Monkey | 59 Average |
| 2013 | Much Ado About Nothing | Actor | Beatrice | 61 Fair |
| 2012 | The Cabin in the Woods | Actor | Wendy Lin | 65 Fair |
| 2011 | Sironia | Actor | Molly | 59 Average |
| 2011 | Person of Interest | Actor | Root | 80 Very good |
| 2011 | Dear Santa | Actor | Crystal Carruthers | 59 Average |
| 2010 | Happy Town | Actor | Rachel Conroy | 65 Fair |
| 2009 | 21 and a Wake-Up | Actor | Caitlin Murphy | 58 Average |
| 2008 | Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles | Actor | Luisa | 57 Average |
| 2008 | A Near Death Experience | Actor | Ellie Daly | 58 Average |
| 2007 | Drive | Actor | Kathryn Tully | 67 Fair |
| 2006 | Crossroads | Actor | Jill Yarrut | 59 Average |
| 2005 | Mr. Dramatic | Actor | Jody | 58 Average |
| 2005 | Celebrity Mix | Actor | Self (archive footage) | N/A N/A |
| 2003 | Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt | Actor | Bonnie Lindsey | 58 Average |
| 2002 | Catch Me If You Can | Actor | Miggy | 79 Good |
| 2002 | Groom Lake | Actor | Kate | 58 Average |
| 2001 | Alias | Actor | Kelly Peyton | 67 Fair |
| 1999 | Angel | Actor | Fred Burkle / Illyria | 78 Good |
| 1995 | Wishbone | Actor | Catherine Morland | 73 Good |
Directing |
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| 2020 | Outside | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
Writing |
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| 2020 | Outside | Writing | Writer | 58 Average |
Production |
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| 2020 | Outside | Production | Producer | 58 Average |
| 2018 | The Way It Begins | Production | Executive Producer | 59 Average |
Camera |
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| 2020 | Outside | Camera | Camera Operator | 58 Average |