Uriah Shelton was born on March 10, 1997, in Dallas, Texas, but his life took a dramatic turn just a month later when his family relocated to Magnolia Springs, Alabama, a small river community approximately 40 miles south of Mobile.
Growing up, Uriah was a curious and multifaceted individual, with interests spanning martial arts, piano, and soccer. At the tender age of seven, he took his first steps into the world of modeling, joining a class with his cousin Charli, which ultimately led to a talent competition in Orlando. The exposure he gained at this competition caught the attention of multiple agencies in New York and Los Angeles, prompting Uriah and his mother to make the bold decision to relocate to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career.
Upon arriving in Los Angeles, Uriah began working in commercials while simultaneously nurturing his passion for martial arts. His dedication and skill earned him the title of 2006 ATA Tae Kwon Do California State Champion in all categories, including sparring and extreme weapons.
As Uriah's acting career began to take off, he landed roles in various TV shows, including Without a Trace, The Ghost Whisperer, Mad TV, Dirty Sexy Money, The Suite Life, Monk, Trust Me, Trauma, Hallmark's The Nanny Express, and the independent feature Alabama Moon. He also had the lead role of Henry Matthews in Lifted, a film written and directed by Lexi Alexander, in which he starred alongside music legends Ruben Studdard and Trace Adkins. Most recently, Uriah played the love interest of the lead character in the well-received slasher horror comedy Freaky (2020).
Uriah continues to hone his skills through his extensive training in wushu, XMA (Extreme Martial Arts),guitar, ballet, and hip hop.
