Shiri Appleby was born in Los Angeles, California, on December 7, 1978. The star, whose career started when she was four, has acted in many commercials.  Including ones for M & M's and Cheerios.  Although, she has only had, so far, two feature films, she has starred alongside River Pheonix,  Kevin Kline, and Gretchen Mol.  Her most recent career move, was Roswell, which is a hit WB series.  On the series, Shiri plays a teen, in love with an extraterrestial.  Apart from her career, Shiri was studying English at the University of Southern California.  She has now taken a break, to dedicate more of her time to her career.  Hobbies of Shiri include shopping and hanging on the beach in California, where she currently lives.

Shiri had to audition for all three female roles on "Roswell" several times before being cast as Liz. Her first name, Shiri, means "my song" in Hebrew.

A Time For Dancing (2000) "Roswell" (1999) tv series......Liz Parker The Thirteenth Floor (1999).....Bridget Manilla The Other Sister (1999).....Free Sample Girl Family Prayers (1993).....Nina Perfect Family (1992) tv.....Steff "Sunday Dinner" (1991) tv series.....Rachel I Love You to Death (1990).....Millie "Knight and Daye" (1989) tv series.....Amy Escobar Curse II: The Bite (1988).....Grace Go to the Light (1988) tv.....Jessica The Killing Time (1987).....Annie Winslow Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife (1987) tv

"Batman Beyond" (1999).....Cynthia (voice) ep. title: "Terry's Friend Dates a Robot" "Beverly Hills 90210" (1999).....Renee ep. title: "Local Hero" "Xena: Warrior Princess" (1998).....Tara ep. titles: "A Tale of Two Muses" and "Forgiven" "ER" (1994).....Ms. Murphy ep. title: "24 Hours" "Doogie Howser, M.D." (1989).....Molly Harris ep. title: "Love Makes the World Go Round..."