Allison Joy Langer (born May 22, 1974), commonly known by her stage name A. J. Langer, is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Rayanne Graff on the American television series My So-Called Life and Caroline Larkin on the American television series Baywatch. In 2004, she married Charles Courtenay, 19th Earl of Devon and took on the management of Powderham Castle, the Courtenay family seat in Exminster. She and Lord Devon divorced in 2026.
Early years Born in Columbus, Ohio, Allison Joy Langer moved to the San Fernando Valley with her family at age five. When she joined an otherwise all-boys baseball league at age eight, her teammates considered the name "Allison" to be too feminine, and began calling her by her initials, "A.J." She has one older brother, Kirk.
Career After many guest starring roles on several television shows, including The Wonder Years, and her first series regular in Drexell's Class, Langer was cast as Rayanne Graff on My So-Called Life. She also starred as a series regular in the sitcoms It's Like, You Know... and Three Sisters, as well as the drama series Eyes. Her film appearances include John Carpenter's Escape from L.A. and Wes Craven's horror film The People Under the Stairs.
In 2011, after a six-year acting hiatus, Langer appeared in 14 episodes of Private Practice in the recurring role of Erica Warner. She left the show in 2012 following the death of her character.
Personal life Langer married attorney Charles Courtenay, the son of Hugh Courtenay, 18th Earl of Devon, in a civil ceremony in 2004. A formal wedding took place on April 30, 2005, in Los Angeles.
In January 2014, she and her husband permanently relocated their family to London, and to the family seat at Powderham Castle in May 2015. The couple announced their separation, and intention to divorce, in November 2023. In February 2024, the couple filed to dismiss their earlier divorce application "without prejudice." They divorced in 2026.
The couple has two children, a daughter and a son: Lady Joscelyn Skye Courtenay Jack Haydon Langer Courtenay, Lord Courtenay
In her spare time, Langer raises awareness and money for the research and treatment of fibromyalgia, from which she herself suffers.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes1991Alice Robeson1991And You Thought Your Parents Were WeirdBeth Allen1993Lightning in a BottleMitzi Furber1993Ghost BrigadeThomas, the drummer boy1993ArcadeLaurieVideo1996Escape from L.A.Utopia1998Meet the DeedlesLt. Jesse Ryan2001On EdgeJ.C. Cain
Television Year Title Role Notes1990DragnetMartha GibsonEpisode: "Pretty Girl"1991Parker Lewis Can't LoseMelissaEpisode: "Jerry's First Date"1991, 1994BaywatchCaroline Larkin, Rachel / Nancy / LindaEpisodes: "The Trophy: Parts 1 & 2", "Guys & Dolls"1991–1992Drexell's ClassMelissa DrexellMain role1992BlossomSherry, SheilaEpisodes: "Wake Up Little Suzy", "All Hallows Eve"1992Camp WilderLydiaEpisode: "Boy Loses Girl"1992Hangin' with Mr. CooperDarleneEpisode: "Cheers"1992In the Heat of the NightMegan FowlerEpisode: "A Frenzied Affair", "Discovery"1992Sega Star Kids Challenge @ Universal Studios Hollywood/FloridaHerselfPlayed for United Cerebral Palsy1993Mary Jo GenaroEpisode: "Eclipse"1993Beverly Hills, 90210DeniseEpisode: "Radar Love"1993Return to ZorkRebecca SnootVideo game1994–1995My So-Called LifeRayanne GraffMain role1995CBS Schoolbreak SpecialCarla Leone LeadEpisode: "Between Mother and Daughter"1995Diagnosis: MurderAshley YorkEpisode: "An Innocent Murder"1995–1996CoachJulie Recurring roleEpisodes: "She's Having Our Baby: Part 2", "Her Boyfriend's Back", "Somebody's Baby"1996SeinfeldAbbyEpisode: "The Fatigues"1997Touched by an AngelOlivia MarlandEpisode: "Labor of Love"1997Johnny BravoMary (voice)1 episode1997–1998Brooklyn SouthKathleen DoyleRecurring role1998Fame L.A.Emily CallaghanEpisode: "Duet"1998Poltergeist: The LegacyElissaEpisode: "Fallen Angel"1999–2001It's Like, You Know...Lauren WoodsSeries Regular2001–2002Three SistersAnnie Bernstein-FlynnSeries Regular 2002Dawn2 episodes2003Platonically IncorrectDarlene O'Dair Main roleTV film2005–2007EyesMeg BardoSeries Regular2011–2012Private PracticeErica WarnerRecurring role (season 5)2013Kristin's Christmas PastDebbieTV film2017Mary Berry's Country House SecretsHerself Episode: "Powderham Castle"
Video games Year Title Role Notes 1993 Return to Zork Rebecca Snoot
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