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.
Known For
Ordinary Angels
(2024)
Theresa Schmitt
Catch Me If You Can
(2002)
Miggy
The Cabin in the Woods
(2012)
Wendy Lin
Superman: Red Son
(2020)
Lois Lane (voice)
Dear Santa
(2011)
Crystal Carruthers
Much Ado About Nothing
(2013)
Beatrice
Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles
(2008)
Luisa
Amanda & Jack Go Glamping
(2017)
Amanda Spencer
Let's Kill Ward's Wife
(2014)
Gina
A Nutcracker Christmas
(2016)
Lily
The Unbreakable Boy
(2025)
Lori
Full Filmography
Acting
Groom Lake
(2002)
Kate
Catch Me If You Can
(2002)
Miggy
Return to the Batcave - The Misadventures of Adam and Burt
(2003)
Bonnie Lindsey
Celebrity Mix
(2005)
Self (archive footage)
Mr. Dramatic
(2005)
Jody
Crossroads
(2006)
Jill Yarrut
Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles
(2008)
Luisa
A Near Death Experience
(2008)
Ellie Daly
21 and a Wake-Up
(2009)
Caitlin Murphy
Dear Santa
(2011)
Crystal Carruthers
Sironia
(2011)
Molly
The Cabin in the Woods
(2012)
Wendy Lin
Much Ado About Nothing
(2013)
Beatrice
Let's Kill Ward's Wife
(2014)
Gina
The Lord of Catan
(2014)
Sugar Monkey
A Novel Romance
(2015)
Sophie Atkinson
The Energy Specialist
(2016)
Claire
A Nutcracker Christmas
(2016)
Lily
Amanda & Jack Go Glamping
(2017)
Amanda Spencer
United We Fan
(2018)
Self
Superman: Red Son
(2020)
Lois Lane (voice)
Outside
(2020)
Woman
Crashing Through the Snow
(2021)
Maggie Collins
Creeper
(2022)
Lorrie
Ordinary Angels
(2024)
Theresa Schmitt
The Unbreakable Boy
(2025)
Lori
Production
Directing
Writing
Camera