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American actress

Claudia Lonow (born January 26, 1963) is an American actress, comedian, television writer, and producer. She is best known for her portrayal of Diana Fairgate on Knots Landing (1979 1984, 1993).

Lonow was born Claudia Rapaport in New York City to mother JoAnne Astrow and father David Rapaport, a radio executive who was the general manager of the All Disco format at New York radio station WKTU Disco 92. She has two younger half brothers: Eric Rapaport, a doctor, and Michael Rapaport, a film and television actor. Her stepfather is comic Mark Lonow, who owned The Improv with Budd Friedman. She took his surname. Lonow is Jewish and grew up in a Jewish family. Lonow graduated from Beverly Hills High School.

Lonow is known for her role as Diana Fairgate on the CBS series Knots Landing, in which she appeared from 1979 to 1984 and again in 1993. She reprised her role in the 1997 reunion miniseries Knots Landing: Back to the Cul de Sac. She guest starred on Fantasy Island, The Love Boat and Hotel.

Lonow's behind the scenes career took off with her creation, co production and writing of Rude Awakening, 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 the FOX series The War at Home and CBS's Accidentally on Purpose. In 2012, she created, wrote and produced the ABC sitcom How to Live with Your Parents (for the Rest of Your Life) starring Sarah Chalke, Brad Garrett, and Elizabeth Perkins.

Lonow has a daughter, Isabella Roland.