Amy Acker
Actress
Birth Name: Amy Louise Acker
Birth Date: December 5, 1976
Age: 47 years old
Birth Place: Dallas, Texas
As a recurring character on nearly a dozen TV shows, most notably the supernatural drama "Angel" (The WB, 1999-2004), Amy Acker has managed to stay busy since launching her professional acting career in the late 1990s. A native of Dallas, Acker landed bit parts on shows like "Wishbone" (PBS, 1995-99) and "Special Unit 2" (UPN, 2001-02), before she was cast as the brilliant math genius, Winifred "Fred" Burkle, on the third season of "Angel." Although her character was only supposed to be on the show for a few episodes, Acker's portrayal of the fiercely intelligent Fred made an immediate impression on creator Joss Whedon, who subsequently bumped her up to a series regular. When the series ended in 2004, Acker continued to work with Whedon on additional projects, including his short-lived science-fiction series, "Dollhouse" (Fox, 2009-10), where she played a doctor, and as the strong-willed Beatrice in Whedon's 2012 film adaptation of Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing." With a growing list of film and TV credits spanning various types of character roles and genres, Acker has quickly risen to become one of Hollywood's most prolific young actresses.
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Ordinary AngelsStream
The Watchful EyeStream
Crashing Through the Snow
9-1-1: Lone StarStream
Superman: Red Son
All RiseStream
God Friended MeStream
United We Fan
The GiftedStream
Amanda and Jack Go Glamping
MacGyverStream
A Nutcracker Christmas
Con ManStream
A Novel Romance
The Write Man
Person of Interest: Extras
Let's Kill Ward's Wife
The Lord of Catan
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Stream
Much Ado About Nothing
GrimmStream
Once Upon a TimeStream
Person of InterestStream
Person of InterestStream
SuitsStream
The Cabin In The WoodsStream
Dear Santa
Sironia
No Ordinary FamilyStream
Happy TownStream
Scooby-Doo: Mystery IncorporatedStream
Human TargetStream
The Good WifeStream
Dollhouse
DollhouseStream
21 and a Wakeup
A Near Death Experience
Fire & Ice
Private PracticeStream
Drive
October RoadStream
The Novice
Ghost WhispererStream
How I Met Your MotherStream
Grey's AnatomyStream
Groom Lake
Law & Order: Criminal IntentStream
AliasStream
AliasStream
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationStream
AngelStream
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Best Lines of the Week (February 17-23): ‘If I Have to Choose, I’m Going to Pick Me’
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‘The Watchful Eye’ Stars Felt a ‘Weird Presence’ on Set of the Thriller (VIDEO)
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‘The Watchful Eye’: Amy Acker Previews ‘Misunderstood’ Character From Freeform Thriller
‘Cruel Summer,’ ‘Grown-ish’ & More Freeform Stars Get Glam at TCA (PHOTOS)
‘9-1-1’ Crossover: Angela Bassett to Guest Star as Athena Grant on ‘Lone Star’ (VIDEO)
‘9-1-1: Lone Star’: Amy Acker Guest Stars as Owen’s Date (PHOTOS)
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‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ Casts ‘Angel’s Julie Benz & Amy Acker in Season 3
‘Crashing Through the Snow’ Star Amy Acker on Getting Steamy With Warren Christie
Hallmark’s Christmas in July 2021 Schedule, Plus a New Movie With Amy Acker & Warren Christie
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‘God Friended Me’: Will Guest Star Amy Acker Let Miles Help Her? (VIDEO)
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‘Star Trek: Discovery,’ ‘Doom Patrol’ & ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Stars Voice ‘Superman: Red Son’
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‘Suits’: Tough Days at Work End in Tragedy & Celebration (RECAP)
An ‘Angel’ Revival? Plus, 4 New Series Details Revealed
11 ‘Angel’ Episodes to Watch for the 20th Anniversary (PHOTOS)
‘The Gifted’ Canceled at Fox — 12 Questions the Series Left Hanging (PHOTOS)
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Casts Amy Acker as Derek’s Mysterious Fourth Sister
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In Fox’s ‘The Gifted,’ Outsiders Flee Oppression and Hatred. Sound Familiar?
‘The Gifted’: Fox Orders Marvel X-Men Drama to Series (VIDEO)
Social Media: How Fans Do (and Don’t) Impact TV Storylines
‘Person of Interest’s Amy Acker on Root’s New Beginning
‘Person of Interest’s Final Season: ‘Every Episode Feels Like a Finale’
Shaw and Root Reunite on ‘Person of Interest’ (PHOTO)
‘Person of Interest’ Cast on Another Rise of the Machine in Season 5 (VIDEO)
