Amy Acker

Acting • 1976-12-05 • Dallas, 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.

Known For

8.1

Person of Interest

2011

8.2

Suits

2011

7.8

Angel

1999

7.6

The Gifted

2017

8.1

9-1-1: Lone Star

2020

8.2

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated

2010

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Filmography

2025
The Unbreakable BoyFilm
Lori
★ 7.9
2025
The Long RunFilm
Amy
★ 10.0
2025
Easier Than You ThinkFilm
Woman Two
2024
Ordinary AngelsFilm
Theresa Schmitt
★ 7.7
2024
Average JoeFilm
Denise Kennedy
★ 4.6
2023
The Watchful EyeTV
Tory • 10 episodes
★ 6.6
2022
CreeperFilm
Lorrie
★ 10.0
2021
Crashing Through the SnowFilm
Maggie Collins
★ 6.6
2020
9-1-1: Lone StarTV
Catherine • 6 episodes
★ 8.1
2020
Superman: Red SonFilm
Lois Lane (voice)
★ 7.1
2020
OutsideFilm
Woman
★ 7.0
2019
All RiseTV
Georgia Knight • 2 episodes
★ 7.4
2018
God Friended MeTV
Tammy • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2018
United We FanFilm
Self
★ 6.0
2017
The GiftedTV
Caitlin Strucker • 29 episodes
★ 7.6
2017
Amanda & Jack Go GlampingFilm
Amanda Spencer
★ 4.6
2016
MacGyverTV
Sarah Adler • 2 episodes
★ 7.3
2016
A Nutcracker ChristmasFilm
Lily
★ 6.3
2016
The Energy SpecialistFilm
Claire
2015
Chicago MedTV
Heather Williams • 1 episodes
★ 8.3
2015
Con ManTV
Dawn Jones • 6 episodes
★ 6.5
2015
Con ManTV
Dawn Jones (uncredited) • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
2015
A Novel RomanceFilm
Sophie Atkinson
★ 6.0
2014
Let's Kill Ward's WifeFilm
Gina
★ 5.4
2014
The Lord of CatanFilm
Sugar Monkey
★ 7.5
2013
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.TV
Audrey Nathan • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2013
Much Ado About NothingFilm
Beatrice
★ 6.8
2012
The Cabin in the WoodsFilm
Wendy Lin
★ 6.7
2011
Person of InterestTV
Root • 80 episodes
★ 8.1
2011
Person of InterestTV
Caroline Turing • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2011
SuitsTV
Esther Edelstein • 5 episodes
★ 8.2
2011
GrimmTV
Lena Marcinko • 1 episodes
★ 8.3
2011
Once Upon a TimeTV
Astrid / Nova • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
2011
Dear SantaFilm
Crystal Carruthers
★ 6.3
2011
SironiaFilm
Molly
★ 4.6
2010
Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedTV
Nova (voice) • 4 episodes
★ 8.2
2010
No Ordinary FamilyTV
Amanda Grayson • 2 episodes
★ 7.0
2010
Human TargetTV
Katherine Walters • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2010
Happy TownTV
Rachel Conroy • 8 episodes
★ 6.1
2009
The Good WifeTV
Trish Arkin • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2009
Warehouse 13TV
Tracey • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2009
DollhouseTV
Dr. Claire Saunders • 9 episodes
★ 7.2
2009
DollhouseTV
Dr. Claire Saunders / Whiskey • 3 episodes
★ 7.2
2009
21 and a Wake-UpFilm
Caitlin Murphy
★ 2.0
2008
Fire and Ice: The Dragon ChroniclesFilm
Luisa
★ 5.1
2008
A Near Death ExperienceFilm
Ellie Daly
★ 4.8
2007
Private PracticeTV
Molly Madison • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2007
DriveTV
Kathryn Tully • 6 episodes
★ 6.2
2007
October RoadTV
★ 6.1
2006
CrossroadsFilm
Jill Yarrut
★ 5.7
2005
How I Met Your MotherTV
Penelope • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2005
SupernaturalTV
Andrea Barr • 2 episodes
★ 8.3
2005
Grey's AnatomyTV
Kathleen Shepherd • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2005
Ghost WhispererTV
Tessa Lucas • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2005
Mr. DramaticFilm
Jody
★ 8.0
2005
Celebrity MixFilm
Self (archive footage)
2004
Justice League UnlimitedTV
The Huntress (voice) • 4 episodes
★ 8.3
2003
Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and BurtFilm
Bonnie Lindsey
★ 5.8
2003
The New Tom Green ShowTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2002
Catch Me If You CanFilm
Miggy
★ 8.0
2002
Groom LakeFilm
Kate
★ 4.2
2001
Law & Order: Criminal IntentTV
Leslie Le Zard • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2001
AliasTV
Kelly Peyton • 17 episodes
★ 6.8
2001
Special Unit 2TV
Nancy • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2000
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationTV
Sandy Colfax • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2000
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationTV
Sandy Larken • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1999
AngelTV
Fred Burkle / Illyria • 22 episodes
★ 7.8
1999
AngelTV
Fred Burkle • 48 episodes
★ 7.8
1995
WishboneTV
Catherine Morland • 50 episodes
★ 8.2