Amy Acker

Amy Acker

49 · Born: Dec 5, 1976

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornDec 5, 1976 Dallas, Texas, USA
Parents
  • Sandra Bruyere
  • Robert Acker
Relatives
  • Sibling (Sibling)
  • Sibling (Sibling)

Biography

Amy Acker, a talented actress, hails from Dallas, Texas, where she spent her formative years and graduated from Lake Highlands High School. As the eldest of four siblings, Amy has two sisters and one brother, a diverse and loving family dynamic that likely influenced her early life and career aspirations.

During her academic tenure at Southern Methodist University, Amy majored in acting, which provided her with a solid foundation in the performing arts. She honed her skills by participating in numerous college theater productions, allowing her to gain valuable experience and build her confidence as a performer.

Before venturing into the world of professional acting, Amy made a notable appearance in the popular and award-winning children's television series Wishbone (1995). This show, which was filmed in Texas and featured a talented cast of Dallas-based actors, showcased Amy's versatility and range as an actress, as she took on various roles within the fantasy segments.

After completing her education, Amy relocated to Wisconsin and New York, where she continued to develop her craft and build her resume. Her hard work and dedication ultimately paid off when she landed the role of "Fred" on the hit television series Angel (1999),a character that would become a defining part of her acting career.

Career

2024
Ordinary Angels
Ordinary Angels as Theresa Schmitt
Average Joe
Average Joe as Denise Kennedy
2023
2022
Creeper
Creeper as Lorrie
2021
2020
Superman: Red Son
Superman: Red Son as Lois Lane (voice)
2017
The Gifted
The Gifted as Caitlin Strucker
Con Man
Con Man as Dawn Jones
2015
A Novel Romance
A Novel Romance as Sophie Atkinson
The Lord of Catan
The Lord of Catan as Sugar Monkey
2012
2011
Dear Santa
Dear Santa as Crystal Carruthers
Sironia
Sironia as Molly
2010
Happy Town
Happy Town as Rachel Conroy
2009
21 and a Wake-Up
21 and a Wake-Up as Caitlin Murphy
Dollhouse
Dollhouse as Dr. Claire Saunders
2008
Fire & Ice
Fire & Ice as Luisa
Voices
Voices as Ellie Daly
2007
Drive
Drive as Kathryn Tully
2006
The Novice
The Novice as Jill Yarrut
2005
Alias
Alias as Kelly Peyton
2002
2001
Angel
Angel as Fred Burkle
1997
Wishbone
Wishbone as Catherine Morland