Amy Acker Biography


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Amy Acker biography: On Main Page

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Fun Facts About Amy Acker

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 school's renowned theatrical program.
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1995 graduate of Lake Highlands High School.
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While on "Angel" (1999), she and her co-star, J. August Richards, shared a trailer for quite some time.
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Son, Jackson James Carpinello, born 22 January 2005.
Starting with the season five episode, "S.O.S.", she was promoted from guest star to series regular on "Alias" (2001), and appeared in the opening credits until the series ended.
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Second child, a daughter, Ava Grace Carpinello, born 1 September 2006 in Los Angeles, weighing 7 lbs, 4 oz.
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Wore her own glasses as Fred on "Angel".

Amy Acker's Awards & Honors
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Amy Acker's Upcoming Projects
  • (2009) Working in Josh Whedon's new show "Dollhouse"
  • (February 2009) Playing Dr. Saunders in "Dollhouse"




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