Amy Acker

Acting

Amy Acker

Born 1976-12-05 · Dallas, Texas, USA

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.

Acting credits

Catch Me If You Can poster
8.0

A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. An FBI agent makes it his mission to put him behind bars. But Frank not only eludes capture, he revels in the pursuit.

Catch Me If You Can

2002

The Cabin in the Woods poster
6.7

Five friends set out for a weekend at a remote cabin in the woods, expecting nothing more than fun and relaxation. As night falls, they discover that something far more unsettling is at work and that nothing about their getaway is what it seems.

The Cabin in the Woods

2012

The Unbreakable Boy poster
7.8

When Scott and Teresa LeRette learn that their son Austin is both autistic and has brittle bone disease, they initially worry for their son’s future. But with Scott’s growing faith and Austin’s incredible spirit, they become 'unbreakable', finding joy, gratitude, and courage even in the most trying times.

The Unbreakable Boy

2025

Ordinary Angels poster
7.7

Inspired by the incredible true story of a hairdresser who single-handedly rallies an entire community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter.

Ordinary Angels

2024

Superman: Red Son poster
7.1

Set in the thick of the Cold War, Red Son introduces us to a Superman who landed in the USSR during the 1950s and grows up to become a Soviet symbol that fights for the preservation of Stalin’s brand of communism.

Superman: Red Son

2020

Much Ado About Nothing poster
6.8

A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words.

Much Ado About Nothing

2013

Let's Kill Ward's Wife poster
5.5

Everyone hates Ward’s wife and wants her dead, Ward most of all. But when his friends’ murderous fantasies turn into an (accidental) reality, they have to deal with a whole new set of problems — like how to dispose of the body and still make their 3 p.m. tee time.

Let's Kill Ward's Wife

2014

Amanda & Jack Go Glamping poster
4.6

With his marriage and career against the ropes, dejected author Jack Spencer travels with his wife, Amanda, to an isolated glamping retreat in search of a spark. When a surprise double booking finds their private retreat anything but private, Jack spins into a comedic exploration of love, lost dreams, small-town-wisdom, and friendship with a miniature donkey to get over himself before he loses all he holds dear.

Amanda & Jack Go Glamping

2017

Groom Lake poster
4.2

When Kate discovers she has a terminal illness, she persuades boyfriend Andy to visit Groom Lake, a reputed hotbed of alien activity, hoping to discover proof of life beyond this terrestrial sphere. Soon, the pair crosses paths with desperate government scientists, eccentric locals and a surprising -- and inspiring --conspiracy of epic proportions.

Groom Lake

2002

No artwork available
NR

These eight short films range from hysterically funny to wickedly suspenseful, and feature some of Hollywood's biggest names. Includes short films Laud Weiner, House Hunting, Curiosity, Dysenchanted, Dependable People, Media Whore, Walking Dreams, Mr. Dramatic.

Celebrity Mix

2005

No artwork available
NR

Follows a family whose Christmas gathering becomes a fight for survival when stalked by a vengeful ex-husband seeking revenge after 20 years of imprisonment.

Invader

Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles poster
5.1

Princess Luisa and knight Gabriel must face a dragon to save their kingdom.

Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles

2008

Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt poster
5.8

Adam West and Burt Ward are taken on a crazy adventure when the Batmobile is stolen from a car museum and they must track down the thief and return it. After solving a puzzle, they realize that the clues to finding the fiend who stole the Batmobile are hidden in their past. During the search, they flashback to their three seasons in tights, including their many sexual escapades.

Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt

2003

United We Fan poster
6.0

Fans, stars, creators, and more come together to explore the dynamic history and evolution of save-our-show television fan campaigns from the letter-writing and product mail-in campaigns of yesterday to the social media and crowdfunding campaigns of today.

United We Fan

2018

Creeper poster
10.0

A mysterious figure follows a teenager.

Creeper

2022

Sironia poster
5.1

Inspired by the music of singer-songwriter Wes Cunningham, Sironia is the story of a talented musician who has been chewed up and spit out by the Hollywood music machine. Frustrated by his broken career, Thomas Fisher and his wife Molly impulsively pack up and move to small town Sironia, Texas to live a more authentic life and raise their first child near Molly's brother and his family. Despite the change of scenery, Thomas's deep resentment over his lost dreams gets the best of him as he struggles to find peace with his stalled career, until he remembers what he loved about music - and Molly - in the first place.

Sironia

2011

Crashing Through the Snow poster
6.6

Maggie and Sam are crashing Christmas. When he proposes they team up against his sister's perfect Christmas, neither of them are prepared for the blended family challenges that lie ahead.

Crashing Through the Snow

2021

A Novel Romance poster
6.0

Romance novelist Liam Bradley (Dylan Bruce) has already found massive success with three books written under the pen name Gabriel August, but he's mysteriously unknown to his legions of readers. With his first book written as a way to heal after a broken relationship, Liam has slowly become disheartened with writing strictly for romantic fantasy, something evident to a sweet, but honest, journalist who reviews books, Sophie Atkinson (Amy Acker), whom he meets by chance on a plane. The two begin a tentative relationship in Sophie’s home town of Portland, Oregon, where Liam has come to find inspiration for his newest entry. Liam’s agent puts him on the spot with a long-planned reveal of Gabriel August’s true identity, but Sophie doesn’t know of his public persona. The longer Liam avoids telling her the truth, the deeper a hole he digs for himself. Will their romance survive once his true identity comes to light?

A Novel Romance

2015

A Nutcracker Christmas poster
6.3

When her niece is cast in The Philadelphia Ballet’s production of the Nutcracker, a jaded ex-ballerina is forced to come to terms with the life and love she left behind.

A Nutcracker Christmas

2016

Crossroads poster
5.7

The life of a young Jesuit seminarian is turned upside down when he falls in love with a young woman while working as a volunteer at a soup kitchen.

Crossroads

2006

Dear Santa poster
6.3

Crystal, a rich party girl, finds a little girl's letter to Santa asking for a new mother, and she vows to win over the father and daughter before the holidays.

Dear Santa

2011

Average Joe poster
3.9

After a troubled childhood, a former Marine becomes a beloved high school football coach. However, his reputation comes under fire when he is fired for praying before each games.

Average Joe

2024

Outside poster
7.0

A woman quarantined with her husband questions the reality of the threat keeping her inside her home and starts to believe he is holding her prisoner.

Outside

2020

A Near Death Experience poster
4.8

Ellie is shocked to discover that, after suffering a near-death experience, she can now hear voices from beyond. She soon realizes that it is a gift with which you can help others.

A Near Death Experience

2008

Behind the camera