Born and raised in Dallas, Texas where she graduated Lake Highlands High School, Amy Acker is the oldest of four children; she has two sisters and one brother. An acting major at Southern Methodist University, Amy acted in several college theater productions. She appeared in various roles during the fantasy segments for the popular award-winning children's TV series _"Wishbone" .
She studied ballet, modern dance and jazz dance for 13 years before moving onto acting. She underwent knee surgery while in high school, ending her ballet career, and she began to study acting in her sophomore year. She enrolled at Southern Methodist University in 1995 to take advantage of that schools renowned theatrical program.
1995 graduate of Lake Highlands High School.
While on "Angel" , she and her co-star, J. August Richards , shared a trailer for quite some time.
Gave birth to her 1st child at age 28, a son named Jackson James Carpinello on January 22, 2005. Childs father is her husband, James Carpinello.
Starting with the season five episode, "Alias" {S.O.S. (#5.10)} , she was promoted from guest star to series regular on "Alias" , and appeared in the opening credits, until the series ended.
Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 29, a daughter named Ava Grace Carpinello on September 1, 2006. Childs father is her husband, James Carpinello.
Wore her own glasses as "Fred" on "Angel" .
Close friend of Neil Patrick Harris.
Guest-voiced as "The Huntress" for the Cartoon Networks "Justice League" (aka "Justice League Unlimited") for the episode, "Justice League Unlimited" {Double Date (#2.6)} .
Guest-starred as "Dr. Claire Saunders" on Joss Whedon s "Dollhouse" .
Her ancestry includes English, as well as German, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and French.
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