Amy Acker
Acting
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.
Born: December 5, 1976
Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, USA
Known For
Creeper
A mysterious figure follows a teenager.
The Long Run
When two oddball strangers leave their lives behind to chase their Hollywood dreams, they discover that what they lack in talent, they make up for with determination and a shared delusion, leading to an unexpected friendship that will make them question the realities of chasing a dream.
Supernatural
When they were boys, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mother to a mysterious and demonic supernatural force. Subsequently, their father raised them to be soldiers. He taught them about the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners and on the back roads of America ... and he taught them how to kill it. Now, the Winchester brothers crisscross the country in their '67 Chevy Impala, battling every kind of supernatural threat they encounter along the way.
Chicago Med
An emotional thrill ride through the day-to-day chaos of the city's most explosive hospital and the courageous team of doctors who hold it together. They will tackle unique new cases inspired by topical events, forging fiery relationships in the pulse-pounding pandemonium of the emergency room.
Justice League Unlimited
The galaxy's most powerful superheroes return to battle the allied villains and criminal plots that endanger the universe.
Grimm
After Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt discovers he's descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as "Grimms," he increasingly finds his responsibilities as a detective at odds with his new responsibilities as a Grimm.
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
This incarnation of the popular cartoon series finds Scooby and the gang living in Crystal Cove, a small town with a long history of ghost sightings, monster tales and other mysteries ripe for the sleuths to solve once and for all. But the longstanding Crystal Cove residents, who bank on the town's reputation to attract tourists, are prepared to do what it takes to protect their turf.
Suits
While running from a drug deal gone bad, Mike Ross, a brilliant young college-dropout, slips into a job interview with one of New York City's best legal closers, Harvey Specter. Tired of cookie-cutter law school grads, Harvey takes a gamble by hiring Mike on the spot after he recognizes his raw talent and photographic memory.
Grey's Anatomy
Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle's Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
How I Met Your Mother
A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother.
Filmography
as Amy
as Lori
as Denise Kennedy
as Theresa Schmitt
as Tory
as Lorrie
as Maggie Collins
as Woman
as Lois Lane (voice)
as Catherine
as Georgia Knight
as Tammy
as Self
as Amanda Spencer
as Caitlin Strucker
as Lily
as Sarah Adler
as Claire
as Heather Williams
as Dawn Jones
as Dawn Jones (uncredited)
as Sophie Atkinson
as Gina
as Sugar Monkey
as Audrey Nathan
as Beatrice
as Wendy Lin
as Lena Marcinko
as Astrid / Nova
as Molly
as Root
as Caroline Turing
as Crystal Carruthers
as Esther Edelstein
as Amanda Grayson
as Nova (voice)
as Rachel Conroy
as Katherine Walters
as Caitlin Murphy
as Trish Arkin
as Tracey
as Clyde Randolph
as Dr. Claire Saunders
as Dr. Claire Saunders / Whiskey
as Dr. Claire Saunders / Whiskey / Crystal
as Ellie Daly
as Molly Madison
as Kathryn Tully
as Jill Yarrut
as Tessa Lucas
as Penelope
as Andrea Barr
as Jody
as Kathleen Shepherd
as The Huntress (voice)
as Bonnie Lindsey
as Miggy
as Kate
as Leslie Le Zard
as Kelly Peyton
as Nancy
as Sandy Colfax
as Sandy Larken
as Fred Burkle / Illyria
as Fred Burkle
as Catherine Morland
as Self / Wendy Lin