Pronunciation: Shear-ee Apple-bee

Meaning: Shiri means "my song" in Hebrew (Her mother is from Israel)

Birthday: Dec. 7, 1978

Astrological Sign: Sagittarius

Birth Place: Panorama City, California

Raised In: Calabasas, California

Sibling: Younger brother, Evan

Height: 5'1"

Fear: Animals. At 9 years old, Shiri was bitten by a mother Chow dog when she was petting her puppies. Shiri overcame that fear to be a vet for a day on Emergency Vets, and she even adopted a kitten.

Pets: Abby, an adopted tabby cat

Fave. Food: Pasta

Hobbies: Reading, knitting, crocheting, and playing the guitar.

Started Acting: 4 years of age

Commercials Appeared In: Raisin Bran (never aired), Cheerios, M&Ms, Taco Bell

TV Shows Appeared In: Santa Barbara (1985), thirtysomething (1987), The Bronx Zoo (1988), Dear John (1988), Who's the Boss? (1989), Knight and Daye (1989), Knots Landing (1990), Sunday Dinner (1991), Against the Grain, Doogie Howser, MD (1993), ER (1994), Baywatch (1997), 7th Heaven (1997), City Guys (1997), Xena: Warrior Princess (1998), Beverly Hills 90210 (1999), Movie Stars (1999), Batman Beyond (1999, voice of Cynthia), Roswell (1999-2002), Emergency Vets, The Amanda Show (2000)

Movies Appeared in: Mystery Magical Special (1986), Bloody Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife (1987), The Killing Time (1987), Go Toward the Light (1988), Curse II: The Bite (1988), I Love You to Death (1990), Perfect Family (1992), Family Prayers (1993), The Other Sister (1999), The Thirteenth Floor (1999), Deal of a Lifetime (1999), A Time For Dancing (2000), Swimfan (2002), The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003), The Skin Horse (2003).

Music Videos Appeared in: Bon Jovi's "It's My Life" (1999), and Sensefield's "Save Yourself" (2000)

Did You Know: Shiri originally auditioned for all 3 female roles many times before finally getting the role of Liz Parker. She didn't even read for the role of Liz until her fifth call back, and didn't actually get the role until her seventh call back.

Official Website: None.