Shiri Appleby
| Shiri Appleby | |
|---|---|
 Appleby in 2014 | |
| Born |
Shiri Freda Appleby December 7, 1978 Los Angeles, California U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, director |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Spouse(s) | Jon Shook (m. 2013) |
| Children | 2 |
Shiri Freda Appleby (born December 7, 1978) is an American actress. She is known for her leading role as Liz Parker in the television series Roswell. Her film credits include A Time for Dancing (2002), where she played a main role as Sam Russel; Swimfan (2002); Havoc (2005) with Anne Hathaway; and Charlie Wilson's War (2007) with Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts.
In 2008, Appleby joined the cast of the final season of ER, playing an intern named Daria Wade, before starring as Cate Cassidy in the CW drama Life Unexpected that ran for two seasons. In the summer of 2012, she starred as Lucy in the web comedy series Dating Rules from My Future Self. She had recurring roles on both the NBC drama series Chicago Fire and the HBO comedy-drama series Girls.[1] Appleby currently stars in the Lifetime dramedy series UnREAL.[2]
Early life
Appleby was born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Dina Appleby (née Bouader), a Jewish Day School teacher, and Jerry Appleby, a telecommunications executive.[3][4] Her mother is Israeli and of Sephardic Moroccan Jewish background, and her father is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.[5][6][7] Appleby's mother was an actress in Israel.[8] She and her younger brother Evan[9] were raised in Calabasas in Los Angeles County. They kept kosher in their home growing up.[7]
Appleby graduated from Calabasas High School in 1997.[6] She attended University of Southern California from 1998 to 1999, where she studied English.[10] After two years she got the starring role in Roswell and was working steadily, but while shooting Life Unexpected in 2010, Appleby started to work towards a psychology degree from the online University of Phoenix. It took her 14 years—from start to finish, with a large chunk of time spent working, to complete the degree, which she did in 2012.[11]
Career
Appleby began her acting career at the age of four, starting with advertisements for various products such as Cheerios and M&M's. She started acting and taking acting classes because her parents were concerned that she was so shy and introverted.[8] Her first advertisement was for Raisin Bran, but it was never aired. She made guest appearances on many television programs, most notably thirtysomething (1987),[6] Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989), ER (1994), Baywatch (1989), Xena: Warrior Princess (1995), 7th Heaven (1997), Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990), before landing her break-out role in the series Roswell (1999–2002), where she tried out for the roles of Isabel and Maria before landing the leading role of Liz Parker.[12]
In 2006, she had a recurring role on the short-lived ABC drama Six Degrees as Anya, a young assistant in a relationship with a much older photographer. Later that year, she played Hildy Young in the new USA Network series To Love and Die, that began airing in late December 2008. She also participated in a short film called Carjacking directed by Dan Passman and co-starring Geoff Stults.
In 2007, she appeared in the movie What Love Is alongside Cuba Gooding Jr., Matthew Lillard, and Anne Heche. She also participated in another short film, Love Like Wind, from Shaolin Film Productions. At the end of the year, she appeared as Charlie Wilson's press secretary in the film Charlie Wilson's War, which stars Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts. In 2008, Appleby had a recurring role on the 15th and final season of ER (her second time on the show), playing an intern named Daria Wade.
In 2010, Appleby starred in The CW network drama Life Unexpected as Cate Cassidy, a radio talk show host whose daughter whom she gave up for adoption becomes a part of her life.[13] The show was canceled after two seasons.
In the summer of 2012, Appleby starred as the main character of Dating Rules from my Future Self, which she also produced.[14]
In 2013, she had a role in the Lena Dunham HBO series, Girls, which was controversial for its portrayal of male ejaculate.[1] She said the role allowed her to break out of a career where she was often typecast as being sweet.[15] Appleby said that she got the role because she was shadowing director Jesse Peretz (as she is interested in directing), and talked with Girls producer Jenni Konner, whom she was friendly with. Konner asked her if she would be interested in the part.[16]
In 2013, she was cast in the leading role in the Lifetime drama/dark comedy series UnREAL, a show about the inner workings of a reality show (a show within a show), which premiered on June 1, 2015, and was produced by former The Bachelor producer, Sarah Gertrude Shapiro and writer Marti Noxon.[17] To research her role as a reality show dating show producer, Appleby said that she spent time with a producer to quiz them about the work.[15] She said that one of the appeals of the show was that the central focus was not about her character being in a romantic relationship.[14] The show garnered strong reviews and was picked up for a second season.[18][19] In 2016, Appleby directed her first episode of UnREAL, titled "Casualty".[20]
Music videos & music
Appleby has been featured in a number of music videos, such as Bon Jovi's video for "It's My Life" with Will Estes, and the 2004 video for the song "I Don't Want to Be" by Gavin DeGraw, opposite Scott Mechlowicz. She also appeared in Sense Field's music video for "Save Yourself," which is part of the Roswell soundtrack and featured in the first season DVD box set.[21]
Personal life
In Hebrew, the word shiri means either "my song" or "my poem" or simply "sing" (first person female imperative). Appleby said her parents said that when she was born, she was like the song in their hearts.[8]
She has a scar above her left eyebrow that she got when a neighbor's dog bit her when she was young. To get over her fear of dogs, she went on the show Emergency Vets, accompanying staff veterinarian Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald (she also overcame another phobia in the same episode by holding a live snake, one of Fitzgerald's patients) and shortly after adopted a tabby cat, which she named Abby.[22]
In July 2012, Appleby got engaged to her boyfriend of two years, chef and restaurateur Jon Shook, during a trip to Ventotene, Italy.[23] Shook is the co-owner with Vinny Dotolo of the Los Angeles restaurants Animal, Son of a Gun, Trois Mec, and Jon & Vinny's.[24][25][26] Shook said that he met Appleby through his business partner Dotolo's wife, who was friends with Appleby.[25]
In December 2012, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child in early 2013.[27] Appleby gave birth to a girl, Natalie Bouader Shook, on March 23, 2013.[28] They have since married.[29] Their second child, son Owen Lee Shook was born on December 17, 2015.[30]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Killing Time, TheThe Killing Time | Annie Winslow | |
| 1989 | Curse II: The Bite | Grace Newman | |
| 1990 | I Love You to Death | Millie | |
| 1993 | Family Prayers | Nina | |
| 1999 | Other Sister, TheThe Other Sister | Free sample girl | |
| 1999 | Thirteenth Floor, TheThe Thirteenth Floor | Bridget Manilla | |
| 1999 | Deal of a Lifetime | Laurie Petler | |
| 2002 | Time for Dancing, AA Time for Dancing | Samantha "Sam" Russell | |
| 2002 | Swimfan | Amy Miller | |
| 2003 | Battle of Shaker Heights, TheThe Battle of Shaker Heights | Sarah | |
| 2003 | Skin Horse, TheThe Skin Horse | Carla | |
| 2004 | Undertow | Violet | |
| 2005 | When Do We Eat? | Nikki | |
| 2005 | Havoc | Amanda | |
| 2005 | Love Surreal | Abby | |
| 2006 | I-See-You.Com | Randi Sommers | |
| 2006 | I'm Reed Fish | Jill Cavanaugh | |
| 2006 | Carjacking | Cary | Short film |
| 2007 | Killing Floor, TheThe Killing Floor | Rebecca Fay | |
| 2007 | What Love Is | Debbie | |
| 2007 | Charlie Wilson's War | Jailbait | |
| 2007 | Love Like Wind | The ghost | Short film |
| 2012 | Happiest Person in America, TheThe Happiest Person in America | Susan | Short film |
| 2013 | Seven Minutes to Save the World | Caroline | Short film |
| 2015 | The Devil's Candy | Astrid Hellman | |
| 2016 | The Meddler | TV daughter | Cameo |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Santa Barbara | Little girl | Episode 359 |
| 1986 | Mystery Magical Special | Shiri | Special |
| 1987 | Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife | Movie | |
| 1987 | thirtysomething | Little Hope | Episode: "The Parents Are Coming" |
| 1988 | Go Toward the Light | Jessica | Movie |
| 1988 | Bronx Zoo, TheThe Bronx Zoo | Nicole | 2 episodes |
| 1988 | Freddy's Nightmares | Marsha at 10 | Episode: "Freddy's Tricks and Treats" |
| 1988 | Dear John | Girl | Episode: "Hello/Goodbye" |
| 1989 | Knight & Daye | Amy Escobar | Main role (7 episodes) |
| 1989 | Who's the Boss? | Kid #1 | Episode: "To Tony, with Love" (season 6) |
| 1990 | Knots Landing | Mary Frances – age 10 | 2 episodes |
| 1990 | New Adam-12, TheThe New Adam-12 | Debbie Lavender | Episode: "Teach the Children" |
| 1991 | Sunday Dinner | Rachel | Main role (6 episodes) |
| 1992 | Perfect Family | Steff | Movie |
| 1993 | Doogie Howser, M.D. | Molly Harris | Episode: "Love Makes the World Go 'Round... or Is It Money?" |
| 1993 | Raven | Jess | Episode: "The Guardians of the Night"; uncredited |
| 1993 | Against the Grain | Claire | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1994 | ER | Ms. Murphy | Episode: "24 Hours" |
| 1995 | Brotherly Love | Fairy #1 | Episode: "A Midsummer's Nightmare" |
| 1997 | Baywatch | Jennie | Episode: "Hot Water" |
| 1997 | 7th Heaven | Karen | Episode: "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" |
| 1997 | City Guys | Cindy | Episode: "Bye Mom" |
| 1998 | Xena: Warrior Princess | Tara | 2 episodes |
| 1999 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | René | Episode: "Local Hero" |
| 1999 | Movie Stars | Lori | Episode: "Pilot" (scenes deleted) |
| 1999–2002 | Roswell | Liz Parker | Lead role (61 episodes) |
| 2000 | Amanda Show, TheThe Amanda Show | Nerd | Episode 16 |
| 2000 | Batman Beyond | Cynthia (voice) | Episode: "Terry's Friend Dates a Robot" |
| 2004 | Darklight | Lilith/Elle | Movie |
| 2005 | Everything You Want | Abby Morrison | Movie; a.k.a. Love Surreal |
| 2005 | Pizza My Heart | Gina Prestolani | Movie |
| 2006 | Thrill of the Kill | Kelly Holden | Movie |
| 2006–07 | Six Degrees | Anya | Recurring role (6 episodes) |
| 2008 | Welcome to The Captain | Heather | Episode: "The Wrecking Crew" |
| 2008 | Fear Itself | Tracy | Episode: "Community" |
| 2008 | To Love and Die | Hildy Young | Movie |
| 2009 | Unstable | Megan Walker | Movie |
| 2008–09 | ER | Dr. Daria Wade | Recurring role (9 episodes) |
| 2010–11 | Life Unexpected | Cate Cassidy | Main role (26 episodes) |
| 2011 | Royal Pains | Stella | Episode: "Rash Talk" |
| 2012 | Franklin & Bash | Emily Adams | 2 episodes |
| 2012–13 | Chicago Fire | Clarice Carthage | Recurring role (6 episodes) |
| 2013 | Kristin's Christmas Past | Kristin Cartwell | Movie |
| 2013 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Amelia Albers | Episode: "Military Justice" |
| 2013–14 | Girls | Natalia | 4 episodes |
| 2014 | Elementary | Dalit Zirin | Episode: "The Hound of the Cancer Cells" |
| 2015–present | UnREAL | Rachel Goldberg | Main role (20 episodes) |
| 2015 | Code Black | Carla Niven | Recurring role (3 episodes) |
Web
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Quarterlife | Debra | Unknown episodes |
| 2011 | Whole Day Down | Moon | Episode: "Genesis" |
| 2012 | Dating Rules from My Future Self | Lucy | 10 episodes |
Accolades
| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Young Artist Awards | Best Young Actress in a Cable Movie | Perfect Family | Nominated |
| 2000 | Teen Choice Awards | TV – Choice Actress | Roswell | Nominated |
| 2016 | Critics' Choice Television Awards | Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series | UnREAL | Nominated |
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- ↑ Paley Center for Media (30 July 2015). "PaleyLive: An Evening with the Cast & Creators of UnREAL". Yahoo!. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
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- ↑ "Dina Bouader mentioned in the record of Jerry S Appleby and Dina Bouader". FamilySearch. Los Angeles, CA. 20 July 1975. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
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- ↑ Appleby, Shiri (23 May 2012). "My Road To Receiving A College Degree". Hello Giggles. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
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- ↑ Martin, Brett (18 August 2009). "From Los Angeles, Bearing Lots of Meat". The New York Times. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- 1 2 Rodbard, Matt (3 April 2013). "Shook, Won: How A Chef Made It All Work Spectacularly Well In Los Angeles". Food Republic. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
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- ↑ Michaud, Sarah (29 March 2013). "Shiri Appleby Welcomes Daughter Natalie Bouader". People. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
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