Amy Acker

December 5, 1976 (age 49) 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.

Her titles like The Cabin in the Woods, The Gifted, and Person of Interest - her biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 21, 2026

Watched: 0/26

Weighted avg: 6.46 /10

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The Cabin in the Woods

2012April 2012 by Drew Goddard

Supporting as Wendy Lin

Supporting as Wendy Lin

6.21 Good--
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The Gifted

2017–2019 by Matt Nix

Starring as Caitlin Strucker

Starring as Caitlin Strucker

6.75 Good
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3

Person of Interest

2011–2016 by Jonathan Nolan

Supporting as Root

Supporting as Root

7.37 Excellent--
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4

Angel

1999–2004 by Joss Whedon

Starring as Fred Burkle / Illyria

Starring as Fred Burkle / Illyria

7.05 Good++
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Superman: Red Son

2020February 2020 by Sam Liu

Starring as Lois Lane (voice)

Starring as Lois Lane (voice)

6.62 Good
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Much Ado About Nothing

2013May 2013 by Joss Whedon

Lead role as Beatrice

Lead role as Beatrice

6.30 Good--
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7

Alias

2001–2006 by J.J. Abrams

Minor role as Kelly Peyton

Minor role as Kelly Peyton

5.80 Okay+
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8

Ordinary Angels

2024February 2024 by Jon Gunn

Supporting as Theresa Schmitt

Supporting as Theresa Schmitt

7.21 Good++
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Dear Santa

2011August 2011 by Jason Priestley

Lead role as Crystal Carruthers

Lead role as Crystal Carruthers

5.89 Okay+
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A Novel Romance

2015January 2015 by Mark Griffiths

Lead role as Sophie Atkinson

Lead role as Sophie Atkinson

5.69 Okay+
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11

Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles

2008September 2008 by Pitof

Lead role as Luisa

Lead role as Luisa

5.12 Okay--
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12

Let's Kill Ward's Wife

2014December 2014 by Scott Foley

Supporting as Gina

Supporting as Gina

5.19 Okay--
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A Nutcracker Christmas

2016December 2016 by Michael Lembeck

Lead role as Lily

Lead role as Lily

5.91 Okay++
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Amanda & Jack Go Glamping

2017November 2017 by Brandon Dickerson

Lead role as Amanda Spencer

Lead role as Amanda Spencer

5.25 Okay-
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Crashing Through the Snow

2021July 2021 by Rich Newey

Lead role as Maggie Collins

Lead role as Maggie Collins

6.07 Okay++
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Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt

2003March 2003 by Paul A. Kaufman

Supporting as Bonnie Lindsey

Supporting as Bonnie Lindsey

5.62 Okay
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The Watchful Eye

2023 by Julie Durk

Supporting as Tory

Supporting as Tory

5.77 Okay+
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Happy Town

2010 by Scott Rosenberg

Starring as Rachel Conroy

Starring as Rachel Conroy

5.53 Okay
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A Near Death Experience

2008January 2008 by Don Terry

Lead role as Ellie Daly

Lead role as Ellie Daly

5.52 Okay
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Drive

2007 by Tim Minear

Supporting as Kathryn Tully

Supporting as Kathryn Tully

5.56 Okay
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Wishbone

1995–1997 by Rick Duffield

Supporting as Catherine Morland

Supporting as Catherine Morland

6.61 Good
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Groom Lake

2002September 2002 by William Shatner

Starring as Kate

Starring as Kate

5.52 Okay
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21 and a Wake-Up

2009October 2009 by Chris McIntyre

Lead role as Caitlin Murphy

Lead role as Caitlin Murphy

Needs more reviews
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Crossroads

2006September 2006 by Murray Robinson

Starring as Jill Yarrut

Starring as Jill Yarrut

Needs more reviews
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Sironia

2011October 2011 by Brandon Dickerson

Starring as Molly

Starring as Molly

Needs more reviews
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Average Joe

2024October 2024 by Harold Cronk

Starring as Denise Kennedy

Starring as Denise Kennedy

Needs more reviews