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Amy Acker

Amy Acker brings her A game to every role she plays. She's transitioned from a beautiful brainiac-turned-supernatural-diva on Joss Whedon's hit series Angel to Jennifer Garner's nemesis on J.J. Abrams' Alias.

Acker's film credits include a starring role in William Shatner's Groom Lake and a cameo in Steven Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can. She also starred with Alan Arkin and Frank Langella in the drama The Novice, and was most recently featured opposite Faye Dunaway in 21 and a Wake-Up.

Her other television appearances include guest-starring roles on Private Practice, How I Met Your Mother, October Road, Law & Order and Ghost Whisperer. Acker's work on the stage includes productions of The Tempest and Much Ado About Nothing.

Born in Dallas and raised in Houston, Acker earned her bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University. She is also an accomplished dancer who has studied ballet, modern and jazz for 13 years.

When not in production, Acker enjoys traveling, reading and yoga. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.


Note: This profile was written in or before 2009.
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Amy Acker Facts

Birth NameAmy Louise Acker
OccupationActress
BirthdayDecember 5, 1976 (47)
SignSagittarius
BirthplaceDallas, Texas, USA
Height5' 6" (1m68)  How tall is Amy Acker compared to you?
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Selected Filmography

The Perfect Man
A Novel Romance
Person of Interest: The Fifth And Final Season
Person of Interest: Season 4
Person of Interest: Season 3
Much Ado About Nothing
Angel: Season 5
Come On
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