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Amy Acker |
Amy
Louise Acker (born December 5, 1976) is a Dallas, Texas-born
American actress. The oldest of four children, Acker
studied ballet, modern dance, and jazz dance for 13
years. Knee surgery received in high school cut short
her plans for ballet and she began to study acting in
her sophomore year. She enrolled at Southern Methodist
University in 1996 to take advantage of that school's
renowned theater program. In her junior year, Acker
enjoyed a short stint of modeling work for the J. Crew
clothing catalogue. In 1999, she was nominated for a
Leon Rabin award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress
in A Lead Role for her performance in the play Therese
Raquin. Received a Bachelor in Fine Arts degree from
SMU in 1999. She appeared as Winifred Burkle on the
second through fourth seasons of Angel and as Burkle/Illyria
for the fifth and final season. She won the 2003 Saturn
Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television for
her portrayal. On April 25, 2003, Acker and actor James
Carpinello were married in California. On January 22nd,
2005 she gave birth to a son, Jackson James Carpinello.
Filmography
The Perfect Man (2005) (completed)
The Novice (2004) ... Jill
Catch Me If You Can (2002)... Miggy Acker
Groom Lake (2002) ... Kate
The Accident (2001)... Nina
Television
Return to the Batcave (2003)... Kathy
Kersh
Angel (2001-2004)... Winifred Burkle/Illyria
To Serve and Protect (1999)... Melissa Jorgensen
Wishbone (1995-1997)
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