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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Amy Acker is an American <a href="/biography/amy-acker">actress</a>, born in 1976 in Dallas, Texas. Her mother was a homemaker, and her father worked as a lawyer. Acker attended Lake Highlands High School in Dallas before pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theater at Southern Methodist University. During her junior year in college, she modeled for the J. Crew catalog. After graduating, she began her acting career in theater, including a notable stint with the American Players Theatre in Spring Green, Wisconsin.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough Roles: Angel and Alias</h2>
<p>Acker gained recognition for her role as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winifred_Burkle">Winifred "Fred" Burkle</a> in the television series <i>Angel</i>, appearing from the second through the fifth seasons. In the final season, she also portrayed the demon Illyria. Her performance earned her the 2003 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television. Later, she joined the final season of the drama series <i>Alias</i>, where she played the villainous <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly_Peyton">Kelly Peyton</a>. Initially a guest star, Acker became a full cast member in the series finale.</p>

<h2>Voice Acting and Guest Appearances</h2>
<p>In addition to live-action roles, Acker voiced the character Huntress in the animated series <i>Justice League Unlimited</i>. She also made guest appearances on several television shows, including <i>How I Met Your Mother</i>, where she acted alongside her <i>Angel</i> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis_Denisof">co-star</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis_Denisof">Alexis Denisof</a>.</p>

<h2>Roles in Television and Film</h2>
<p>Acker starred as Rachel Conroy in the short-lived ABC drama <i>Happy Town</i> and appeared as Katherine Walters in the season finale of Fox’s <i>Human Target</i>. In 2010, she guest-starred in CBS’s <i>The Good Wife</i> and took a role in the horror film <i>The Cabin in the Woods</i>. She continued to diversify her portfolio with guest roles in <i>Warehouse 13</i>, <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grimm_(TV_series)">Grimm</a></i>, and <i>Once Upon a Time</i>.</p>

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<h2>Work with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joss_Whedon">Joss Whedon</a> and Other Projects</h2>
<p>Acker starred as Beatrice in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joss_Whedon">Joss Whedon</a>’s modern adaptation of <i>Much Ado About Nothing</i>. She also appeared in the third season of the web series <i>Husbands</i> as Claudia, the unexpected ex-fiancée of Brady Kelly. Additionally, she took on the role of Audrey, the cellist and former love interest of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Coulson">Agent</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Coulson">Phil Coulson</a>, in Marvel’s television series <i>Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.</i></p>

<h2>Person of Interest</h2>
<p>One of Acker’s most notable recent roles was Samantha "Root" Groves in the CBS drama <i>Person of Interest</i>. She began as a guest star and became a series regular starting in the third season, continuing through the show's conclusion in 2016. Her portrayal of Root, a skilled hacker and morally complex character, garnered critical acclaim.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>
<p>Amy Acker is married to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Carpinello">actor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Carpinello">James Carpinello</a>. The couple has two children: a son, born in 2005, and a daughter, born in 2006. Acker maintains a presence on social media, including Instagram under the handle @theamyacker. Various online sources report her estimated net worth to be approximately $500,000.</p>

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