Amy Acker is an American actress, born on December 5, 1976, in Dallas, Texas. She is best known for her roles as Winifred "Fred" Burkle and Illyria on the TV series "Angel," as well as Root on "Person of Interest." Amy has also appeared in films like "The Cabin in the Woods" and "Much Ado About Nothing." In addition to her acting career, she is married to actor James Carpinello and they have two children together.