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