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AMY ACKER

Actress
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)...
BORN December 5, 1976
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HEIGHT 5'7" (1.70 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1995 – Present
AMY ACKER

🏆 AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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2006
ACADEMY AWARDS

Best Lead Performance (Grey's Anatomy)

WINNER
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2006
GOLDEN GLOBES

Best Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture (Supernatural)

WINNER
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2001
BAFTA FILM AWARDS

Outstanding Cinematic Achievement (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation)

WINNER
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2001
CRITICS' CHOICE

Best Performance (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation)

WINNER

👤 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.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Amy Louise Acker
  • Born December 5, 1976
  • Height 5'7" (1.70 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Active (Recently in Ordinary Angels, The Unbreakable Boy)
  • Years Active 1995 – Present
  • Occupation Actress
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
  • Partner Private
  • Children 1
  • Social

🎬 FILMOGRAPHY

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