Shiherlis

Shiherlis is a surname best known from popular culture, where it appears as the name of a fictional character in Michael Mann's 1995 crime film Heat. In the movie, Chris Shiherlis is a skilled professional thief and a member of Neil McCauley’s heist crew; the surname accompanies his personal and professional identity throughout the narrative. His wife, Charlene Shiherlis, also appears as a central character in the plot.

Chris Shiherlis is portrayed by Val Kilmer, while Charlene Shiherlis is portrayed by Ashley Judd. Their relationship and Charlene’s involvement in the events of the film contribute to the tension and moral ambiguities that Heat is known for.

Outside Heat, the surname Shiherlis is not widely attested and is generally considered a fictional creation with no established etymology. Consequently, Shiherlis is not recognized as a common real-world surname, and there is little public documentation of its use outside the film’s context.

Related topics include the film Heat (1995) and the characters Chris Shiherlis and Charlene Shiherlis.