Amy Acker

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.

Known For

Catch Me If You Can

as Miggy

Grey's Anatomy

as Kathleen Shepherd

The Cabin in the Woods

as Wendy Lin

Supernatural

as Andrea Barr

Suits

as Esther Edelstein

How I Met Your Mother

as Penelope

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

as Audrey Nathan

Grimm

as Lena Marcinko

Once Upon a Time

as Astrid / Nova

Person of Interest

as Root