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Born in Dallas, Texas
December 5, 1976
Acker was born in Dallas, Texas, to Rodney Acker, a lawyer, and Judy Bruyere, a housewife of French ancestry.
Studied Dance
September 1, 1980 - September 30, 1990
Acker studied ballet, modern dance, and jazz dance for 13 years. She underwent knee surgery while in high school, ending her ballet career
Nominated for a Leon Rabin award
January 1, 1999
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 Thérèse Raquin.
Played Fred on Angel
October 5, 1999 - May 19, 2004
Acker appeared as Winifred "Fred" Burkle on the second through fourth seasons of Angel and as Fred/Illyria for the fifth and final season.
Shared a trailer with J. August Richards
October 5, 1999
While on "Angel" (1999), she and her co-star, J. August Richards, shared a trailer for quite some time.
Won Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television
January 1, 2003
Acker appeared as Winifred "Fred" Burkle on the second through fourth seasons of Angel and as Fred/Illyria for the fifth and final season. She won the 2003 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television for her portrayal.
Married actor James Carpinello
April 25, 2003
On April 25, 2003, Acker and actor James Carpinello were married in California.
Jackson James Carpinello was born
January 22, 2005
On January 22, 2005 she gave birth to a son, Jackson James Carpinello
Alias
September 1, 2005 - May 1, 2006
In 2005, she joined the cast of Alias for its final season, playing the villainous Kelly Peyton. Acker graduated from guest star to fully credited cast member as the show entered the final episodes in April and May 2006.
Ava Grace Carpinello was born
September 1, 2006
On January 22, 2005 she gave birth to a son, Jackson James Carpinello, and on September 1, 2006, a daughter, Ava Grace.
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
October 18, 2007
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2007) (1 episode - "Smile") ... Leslie LeZard
Ghost Whisperer
October 26, 2007
Ghost Whisperer (2007) (1 episode - "Weight of What Was") ... Tessa
Cast as Dr. Claire Saunders
April 17, 2008
She has also been cast as Dr. Claire Saunders, a recurring character on Joss Whedon's new series Dollhouse.
