Appleman was born in New York City on 17 January 1986, attended the LaGuardia High School, and after graduating from there in 2004 enrolled for a BFA degree in Acting at the Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.
Appleman was born in New York City, attended the LaGuardia High School, graduating in 2004. He then earned his BFA degree in Acting at the Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.