Acting · Dallas, Texas, USA · Born December 5, 1976
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.
Easier Than You Think
2025
as Woman Two
MovieThe Long Run
2025
as Amy
MovieThe Unbreakable Boy
2025
as Lori
MovieAverage Joe
2024
as Denise Kennedy
MovieOrdinary Angels
2024
as Theresa Schmitt
TVThe Watchful Eye
2023
as Tory
MovieCreeper
2022
as Lorrie
MovieCrashing Through the Snow
2021
as Maggie Collins
MovieOutside
2020
as Woman
MovieSuperman: Red Son
2020
as Lois Lane (voice)
TV9-1-1: Lone Star
2020
as Catherine
TVAll Rise
2019
as Georgia Knight
TVGod Friended Me
2018
as Tammy
MovieUnited We Fan
2018
as Self
MovieAmanda & Jack Go Glamping
2017
as Amanda Spencer
TVThe Gifted
2017
as Caitlin Strucker
MovieA Nutcracker Christmas
2016
as Lily
TVMacGyver
2016
as Sarah Adler
MovieThe Energy Specialist
2016
as Claire
TVChicago Med
2015
as Heather Williams
TVCon Man
2015
as Dawn Jones (uncredited)
MovieA Novel Romance
2015
as Sophie Atkinson
MovieLet's Kill Ward's Wife
2014
as Gina
MovieThe Lord of Catan
2014
as Sugar Monkey
TVMarvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013
as Audrey Nathan
MovieMuch Ado About Nothing
2013
as Beatrice
MovieThe Cabin in the Woods
2012
as Wendy Lin
TVGrimm
2011
as Lena Marcinko
TVOnce Upon a Time
2011
as Astrid / Nova
MovieSironia
2011
as Molly
TVPerson of Interest
2011
as Root
MovieDear Santa
2011
as Crystal Carruthers
TVSuits
2011
as Esther Edelstein
TVNo Ordinary Family
2010
as Amanda Grayson
TVScooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
2010
as Nova (voice)
TVHappy Town
2010
as Rachel Conroy
TVHuman Target
2010
as Katherine Walters
Movie21 and a Wake-Up
2009
as Caitlin Murphy
TVThe Good Wife
2009
as Trish Arkin
TVWarehouse 13
2009
as Tracey
TVDollhouse
2009
as Dr. Claire Saunders / Whiskey
MovieFire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles
2008
as Luisa
MovieA Near Death Experience
2008
as Ellie Daly
TVPrivate Practice
2007
as Molly Madison
TVDrive
2007
as Kathryn Tully
TVOctober Road
2007
MovieCrossroads
2006
as Jill Yarrut
TVGhost Whisperer
2005
as Tessa Lucas
TVHow I Met Your Mother
2005
as Penelope
TVSupernatural
2005
as Andrea Barr
MovieMr. Dramatic
2005
as Jody
TVGrey's Anatomy
2005
as Kathleen Shepherd
Celebrity Mix
2005
as Self (archive footage)
TVJustice League Unlimited
2004
as The Huntress (voice)
The New Tom Green Show
2003
as Self
MovieReturn to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt
2003
as Bonnie Lindsey
MovieCatch Me If You Can
2002
as Miggy
MovieGroom Lake
2002
as Kate
TVLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Leslie Le Zard
TVAlias
2001
as Kelly Peyton
TVSpecial Unit 2
2001
as Nancy
TVCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Sandy Colfax
TVAngel
1999
as Fred Burkle / Illyria
TVWishbone
1995
as Catherine Morland
Invader
as Diane
