Claudia Lonow
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Claudia Lonow is an American
actress, comedian and performer turned television writer and producer.
, where she attended the High School of Music and Art, and began studying acting.
Born Claudia Rapaport, she is the daughter of JoAnne Astrow and David Rapaport, she is the half-sister of Erik Rapaport and film and television actor Michael Rapaport
(The War at Home
, My Name is Earl
). She is the stepdaughter of Mark Lonow, whose surname she adopted professionally.
, in which she appeared from 1979 to 1984.
, a television series which aired on Showtime from 1998–2001 and starred actresses Sherilyn Fenn
and Rain Pryor
. Lonow also created, wrote and produced the comedy series Good Girls Don't.
Lonow held writing and consulting producer credits on the TV series Less Than Perfect
. She also wrote and co-executive produced of the FOX series The War at Home
.
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actress, comedian and performer turned television writer and producer.
Early life
Claudia Lonow was born and raised in New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, where she attended the High School of Music and Art, and began studying acting.
Born Claudia Rapaport, she is the daughter of JoAnne Astrow and David Rapaport, she is the half-sister of Erik Rapaport and film and television actor Michael Rapaport
Michael Rapaport
Michael David Rapaport is an American, actor, director and a comedian. He has acted in more than forty films since the early 1990s...
(The War at Home
The War at Home (TV series)
The War at Home is an American sitcom that ran from September 11, 2005 to April 22, 2007 on Fox. It follows the antics of a largely dysfunctional Long Island family...
, My Name is Earl
My Name Is Earl
My Name Is Earl is an American television comedy series created by Greg Garcia that was originally broadcast on the NBC television network from September 20, 2005, to May 14, 2009, in the United States...
). She is the stepdaughter of Mark Lonow, whose surname she adopted professionally.
Actor
Lonow's acting career began with her role as "Diana Fairgate" on Knots LandingKnots Landing
Knots Landing is an American primetime television soap opera that aired from December 27, 1979 to May 13, 1993 on CBS. Set in a fictitious coastal suburb of Los Angeles in California, the show centered on the lives of four married couples living in a cul-de-sac, Seaview Circle...
, in which she appeared from 1979 to 1984.
TV series creator/writer/producer
Her behind-the-scenes career took off with her creation, co-production and writing of Rude AwakeningRude Awakening
Rude Awakening may refer to:In film:* Rude Awakening , directed by Georges Méliès* Rude Awakening , directed by Warren Sonbert...
, a television series which aired on Showtime from 1998–2001 and starred actresses Sherilyn Fenn
Sherilyn Fenn
Sherilyn Fenn is an American actress and filmmaker. She came to international attention for her performance as Audrey Horne on the 1990 cult TV series Twin Peaks...
and Rain Pryor
Rain Pryor
-Personal life:Pryor was born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Shelley R. Bonis and American comedian Richard Pryor. Rain Pryor's mother was a Jewish go-go dancer and Rain was largely raised with her Jewish grandparents who taught her about Jewish culture...
. Lonow also created, wrote and produced the comedy series Good Girls Don't.
Lonow held writing and consulting producer credits on the TV series Less Than Perfect
Less Than Perfect
Less Than Perfect is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from October 1, 2002, to June 6, 2006. The show was about a young female office employee and her co-workers...
. She also wrote and co-executive produced of the FOX series The War at Home
The War at Home (TV series)
The War at Home is an American sitcom that ran from September 11, 2005 to April 22, 2007 on Fox. It follows the antics of a largely dysfunctional Long Island family...
.