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Shiri Appleby Biography

Birth Name:Shiri Freda Appleby

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actress, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Young Artist Award for best young actress in a cable movie for "Perfect Family" in 1993
  • Graduated from Calabasas High School in 1997, and was voted "Most Spirited" by her class
  • Studied English literature while attending the University of Southern California
  • Began her acting career at the age of 4 with an array of commercial roles
  • Best known for playing Liz Parker in "Roswell" and Amy Miller in "Swimfan․"
  • Her first name means "my song" in Hebrew
  • Worked with well-renowned actor Tom Hanks in 2007's "Charlie Wilson's War," as well as Hanks' son, Colin Hanks, in 1999's "Roswell․"

Awards

  • 1993Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress in a Cable Movie: nominated
  • 1993Young Artist Award-Best Ensemble Performance in a TV Movie or Special: nominated
  • 2000Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actress: nominated
  • 2014OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2016INOCA TV-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2016WIN Award-Outstanding Show Directed By a Woman: nominated