Amy Acker
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Mr. Dramatic
as Jody
2005
The Cabin in the Woods
as Wendy Lin
2012
Crossroads
as Jill Yarrut
2006
Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles
as Luisa
2008
Celebrity Mix
as Self (archive footage)
2005
Groom Lake
as Kate
2002
Much Ado About Nothing
as Beatrice
2013
Dear Santa
as Crystal Carruthers
2011
Sironia
as Molly
2011
Creeper
as Lorrie
2022
A Near Death Experience
as Ellie Daly
2008
Ordinary Angels
as Theresa Schmitt
2024
United We Fan
as Self
2018
21 and a Wake-Up
as Caitlin Murphy
2009
The Lord of Catan
as Sugar Monkey
2014
Let's Kill Ward's Wife
as Gina
2014
A Novel Romance
as Sophie Atkinson
2015
The Energy Specialist
as Claire
2016
The Unbreakable Boy
as Lori
2025
Average Joe
as Denise Kennedy
2024
TV Appearances
October Road
2007
How I Met Your Mother
as Penelope
2005
Person of Interest
as Root
2011
Ghost Whisperer
as Tessa Lucas
2005
Drive
as Kathryn Tully
2007
Wishbone
as Catherine Morland
1995
Angel
as Fred Burkle / Illyria
1999
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
as Nova (voice)
2010
Private Practice
as Molly Madison
2007
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Leslie Le Zard
2001
All Rise
as Georgia Knight
2019
Human Target
as Katherine Walters
2010