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A. J. Langer
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Born |
Allison Joy Langer
May 22, 1974 |
Other names | Allison Joy Courtenay |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1990–2007, 2011–2013 |
Spouse(s) |
Charles Courtenay, 19th Earl of Devon
(m. 2004) |
Children | 2 |
A. J. Langer (born May 22, 1974) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles on TV shows. These include Rayanne Graff in My So-Called Life and Caroline Larkin in Baywatch.
Early Life
Allison Joy Langer was born in Columbus, Ohio. When she was five, her family moved to the San Fernando Valley. At age eight, she joined a baseball team. All her teammates were boys. They started calling her "A.J." because "Allison" sounded too feminine. She has an older brother named Kirk.
Acting Career
A.J. Langer had many guest roles on TV shows. These included The Wonder Years. She also had a main role in Drexell's Class. Later, she became famous as Rayanne Graff on My So-Called Life.
She also starred in sitcoms like It's Like, You Know... and Three Sisters. She was also in the drama series Eyes. Her movies include John Carpenter's Escape from L.A. and Wes Craven's The People Under the Stairs.
In 2011, A.J. Langer returned to acting. She appeared in 14 episodes of Private Practice. She played Erica Warner. She left the show in 2012 when her character passed away.
Personal Life
In 2004, A.J. Langer married Charles Courtenay. He is the son of Hugh Courtenay, 18th Earl of Devon. They had a formal wedding in Los Angeles in 2005.
When her father-in-law passed away, her husband became the 19th Earl of Devon. A.J. Langer then became known as the Countess of Devon. In 2014, she and her family moved to London. In 2015, they moved to Powderham Castle. This is the family's historic home.
A.J. and Charles have two children:
- Lady Joscelyn Skye Courtenay
- Jack Haydon Langer Courtenay, Lord Courtenay
In her free time, A.J. Langer helps raise awareness. She also raises money for research and treatment of fibromyalgia. This is a condition she lives with herself.
Filmography
Movies
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1991 | The People Under the Stairs | Alice Robeson | |
1991 | And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird | Beth Allen | |
1993 | Lightning in a Bottle | Mitzi Furber | |
1993 | Ghost Brigade | Thomas, the drummer boy | |
1993 | Arcade | Laurie | Video |
1996 | Escape from L.A. | Utopia | |
1998 | Meet the Deedles | Lt. Jesse Ryan | |
2001 | On Edge | J.C. Cain |
Television Shows
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1990 | Dragnet | Martha Gibson | Episode: "Pretty Girl" |
1991 | Parker Lewis Can't Lose | Melissa | Episode: "Jerry's First Date" |
1991, 1994 | Baywatch | Caroline Larkin, Rachel / Nancy / Linda | Episodes: "The Trophy: Parts 1 & 2", "Guys & Dolls" |
1991–1992 | Drexell's Class | Melissa Drexell | Main role |
1992 | Blossom | Sherry, Sheila | Episodes: "Wake Up Little Suzy", "All Hallows Eve" |
1992 | Camp Wilder | Lydia | Episode: "Boy Loses Girl" |
1992 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Darlene | Episode: "Cheers" |
1992 | In the Heat of the Night | Megan Fowler | Episode: "A Frenzied Affair", "Discovery" |
1992 | Sega Star Kids Challenge @ Universal Studios Hollywood/Florida | Herself | Played for United Cerebral Palsy |
1993 | The Wonder Years | Mary Jo Genaro | Episode: "Eclipse" |
1993 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Denise | Episode: "Radar Love" |
1993 | Return to Zork | Rebecca Snoot | Video game |
1994–1995 | My So-Called Life | Rayanne Graff | Main role |
1995 | CBS Schoolbreak Special | Carla Leone
Lead |
Episode: "Between Mother and Daughter" |
1995 | Diagnosis: Murder | Ashley York | Episode: "An Innocent Murder" |
1995–1996 | Coach | Julie
Recurring role |
Episodes: "She's Having Our Baby: Part 2", "Her Boyfriend's Back", "Somebody's Baby" |
1996 | Seinfeld | Abby | Episode: "The Fatigues" |
1997 | Touched by an Angel | Olivia Marland | Episode: "Labor of Love" |
1997 | Johnny Bravo | Mary (voice) | 1 episode |
1997–1998 | Brooklyn South | Kathleen Doyle | Recurring role |
1998 | Fame L.A. | Emily Callaghan | Episode: "Duet" |
1998 | Poltergeist: The Legacy | Elissa | Episode: "Fallen Angel" |
1999–2001 | It's Like, You Know... | Lauren Woods | Series Regular |
2001–2002 | Three Sisters | Annie Bernstein-Flynn | Series Regular |
2002 | The Drew Carey Show | Dawn | 2 episodes |
2003 | Platonically Incorrect | Darlene O'Dair
Main role |
TV film |
2005–2007 | Eyes | Meg Bardo | Series Regular |
2011–2012 | Private Practice | Erica Warner | Recurring role (season 5) |
2013 | Kristin's Christmas Past | Debbie | TV film |
2017 | Mary Berry's Country House Secrets | Herself | Episode: "Powderham Castle" |