Amy Acker
American actress, known for 'Angel'
Born
December 5th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actress gained recognition for roles in television and film. Played Winifred 'Fred' Burkle in the series 'Angel' and portrayed Root in 'Person of Interest'. Featured in the series 'Dollhouse' as Dr. Claire Saunders. Appeared in various films, including 'Much Ado About Nothing'.
Played Winifred 'Fred' Burkle in 'Angel'
Portrayed Root in 'Person of Interest'
Featured in 'Dollhouse' as Dr. Claire Saunders
Appeared in 'Much Ado About Nothing'
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