Amy Acker

Biography

Amy Acker is an American actress who trained in theater at Southern Methodist University and spent several seasons on stage before landing her first major television part, Winifred Burkle on the supernatural drama Angel, a role she played from 2001 to 2004 and later expanded to include Illyria. Her work there brought her the best supporting actress on television prize at the 2003 Saturn Awards. She went on to play the villainess Kelly Peyton on Alias and a recurring character on Dollhouse, and from 2012 to 2016 she was Samantha Root Groves on the science-fiction drama Person of Interest, also voicing the Machine. Later series work includes the superhero drama The Gifted from 2017 to 2019, a lead in The Watchful Eye in 2023, and guest spots on Grey's Anatomy and 9-1-1: Lone Star. Her films include The Cabin in the Woods (2012), Much Ado About Nothing (2013) and Ordinary Angels (2024).

49years old

Turns 50 on December 5in 53 days

Born December 5, 1976Dallas
Star sign: SagittariusThe sign runs November 22 to December 21
Amy Louise Acker (birth name)

Movie Career

Films: 12
Career span: 22 years2003 to 2025

Genres

Drama58%, 7 films
Comedy50%, 6 films
Romance33%, 4 films
Action17%, 2 films
Adventure17%, 2 films

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First role
Acker's major television debut came as Winifred "Fred" Burkle in Angel, in seasons 2 through 5, and she also played Illyria during part of the fifth and final season. Her portrayal earned her the 2003 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television.
Beyond film
Acker voiced the Machine on Person of Interest beginning with the show's 100th episode, and in the series finale she also played the Machine's visual manifestation.

Amy Acker movies on Netflix

The Unbreakable Boy2025IMDb rating 6.2as Lori
Ordinary Angels2024IMDb rating 7.4as Theresa Schmitt
Crashing Through the Snow2021IMDb rating 7.1as Maggie Collins
Superman: Red Son2020IMDb rating 6.4as Lois Lane (voice)
Amanda & Jack Go Glamping2017IMDb rating 4.5as Amanda Spencer
A Nutcracker Christmas2016IMDb rating 6.6as Lily
Let's Kill Ward's Wife2014IMDb rating 5.4as Gina
Much Ado About Nothing2013IMDb rating 7.0as Beatrice
The Cabin in the Woods2012IMDb rating 7.0as Lin
Dear Santa2011IMDb rating 6.5as Crystal Carruthers
Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles2008IMDb rating 4.3as Princess Luisa
Return to the Batcave - The Misadventures of Adam and Burt2003IMDb rating 6.5as Bonnie Lindsey

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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The Cabin in the Woods2012 Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thrilleras Lin
IMDb rating 7.0496K votes
Much Ado About Nothing2013 Comedyas Beatrice
IMDb rating 7.017K votes
Superman: Red Son2020as Lois Lanevoice
IMDb rating 6.419K votes
Dear Santa2011as Crystal Carruthers
IMDb rating 6.53.4K votes
Ordinary Angels2024as Theresa Schmitt
IMDb rating 7.423K votes
Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles2008as Princess Luisa
IMDb rating 4.32.8K votes
A Nutcracker Christmas2016as Lily
IMDb rating 6.62.0K votes
Crashing Through the Snow2021as Maggie Collins
IMDb rating 7.11.8K votes

Most often with

Jon Gunn directed two of these films. Five actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Erik Athavale

Fran Kranz

Drew Powell

Andrea del Campo

Tom LenkJon GunnDirector, 2 films

Films together

Erik Athavale2 films together, 2021 to 2024
Erik Athavale's page
- Ordinary Angels2024IMDb rating 7.4Acker as Theresa SchmittAthavale as Dr. Ghorbani
- Crashing Through the Snow2021IMDb rating 7.1Acker as Maggie CollinsAthavale as Hector Shetty
Fran Kranz2 films together, 2012 to 2013
Fran Kranz's page
- Much Ado About Nothing2013IMDb rating 7.0Acker as BeatriceKranz as Claudio
- The Cabin in the Woods2012IMDb rating 7.0Acker as LinKranz as Marty
Drew Powell2 films together, 2024 to 2025
Drew Powell's page
- The Unbreakable Boy2025IMDb rating 6.2Acker as LoriPowell as Joe
- Ordinary Angels2024IMDb rating 7.4Acker as Theresa SchmittPowell as Pastor Dave Stone
Andrea del Campo2 films together, 2021 to 2024
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- Ordinary Angels2024IMDb rating 7.4Acker as Theresa SchmittCampo as Georgie
- Crashing Through the Snow2021IMDb rating 7.1Acker as Maggie CollinsCampo as Ginny
Tom Lenk2 films together, 2012 to 2013
Tom Lenk's page
- Much Ado About Nothing2013IMDb rating 7.0Acker as BeatriceLenk as Verges
- The Cabin in the Woods2012IMDb rating 7.0Acker as LinLenk as Ronald The Intern
Jon GunnDirector, 2 films, 2024 to 2025
All films by Jon Gunn
- The Unbreakable Boy2025IMDb rating 6.2Acker as Lori
- Ordinary Angels2024IMDb rating 7.4Acker as Theresa Schmitt

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