Amy Acker first hit the geeky pop culture radar ... Just like Fred – who eventually transformed into the demonic Illyria – her character on Friday night’s episode of “Grimm” (executive ...

Angel star Amy Acker shares a unique casting story of how ... Her role changed in season 5 when Fred was killed by the demon god Illyria, who used her body as a shell to hold its ancient power.

I have to say, I'm liking Amy Acker as Illyria a lot more than I liked her as Fred. Arrogant beyond measure, unpredictable and strange, the character is fascinating to watch. Paired with Wesley's ...

Last year, Digital Spy caught up with two of the show's most beloved core players, Alexis Denisof and Amy Acker, and took the ... transform into the demonic Illyria and is described by Denisof ...

Whedon). Of course, that "good news" would be Acker taking on the role of ancient demon Illyria – though Fred was never truly and completely gone. "We sat down at coffee and he said ...

Later in the series, she is possessed by a powerful demon, Illyria, and becomes an adversary of Angel and his team. Acker went on to a recurring role in Whedon’s Dollhouse, in which she played ...

In the long-running series, Esther is played by actor Amy Acker. The American actor is best known for her long-time role as Winifred Burkle and Illyria on the supernatural drama Angel from 2001 ...

9-1-1: Lone Star spoilers follow. Angel stars Julie Benz and Amy Acker are gearing themselves up for somewhat of a reunion, having both signed up to appear in the upcoming third season of 9-1-1 ...