Amy Louise Acker (born December , ) is an American actress. She is
best known for starring as Winifred Burkle and Illyria on the
supernatural drama series Angel (â€"), as Kelly Peyton on the action
drama series Alias (â€"), and as Root on the science-fiction drama
series Person of Interest (â€"). From to she starred as Caitlin
Strucker on the superhero drama series The Gifted, based on Marvel
Comics' X-Men.Acker was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, to a
homemaker mother and a lawyer father. She studied ballet and modern
dance for years. She underwent knee surgery while in high school,
ending her ballet career. Acker graduated from Lake Highlands High
School in Dallas. She subsequently earned a bachelor's degree in
theater from Southern Methodist University.
best known for starring as Winifred Burkle and Illyria on the
supernatural drama series Angel (â€"), as Kelly Peyton on the action
drama series Alias (â€"), and as Root on the science-fiction drama
series Person of Interest (â€"). From to she starred as Caitlin
Strucker on the superhero drama series The Gifted, based on Marvel
Comics' X-Men.Acker was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, to a
homemaker mother and a lawyer father. She studied ballet and modern
dance for years. She underwent knee surgery while in high school,
ending her ballet career. Acker graduated from Lake Highlands High
School in Dallas. She subsequently earned a bachelor's degree in
theater from Southern Methodist University.
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