A.J. Langer was born in 1974 in Columbus, Ohio. At age five, her family moved to the San Fernando Valley, just outside of Los Angeles. She was introduced to Ernie Lively, who became her acting coach. A regular for the series Drexell's Class, she also appeared on Seinfeld, Coach, and The Wonder Years. But she gained international fame on the series My So-Called Life as Rayanne Graff.



Attended Granada Hills High School in Granada Hills, California. Began using her initials as her name at age 8, when she played on an all boys baseball team. She married Lord Charles Courtenay in a civil ceremony in April 2005. They celebrated with a formal wedding on April 30, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. Her father-in-law is the currently sitting 18th Earl of Devon (circa 2007). As such, AJ is titled Lady Courtenay via her husband Lord Courtenay. When her husband becomes the 19th Earl of Devon, she will correspondingly become the Countess of Devon. Powderham Castle on River Exe, her new home, was built in 1390. The Courtenays have resided there for over 600 years. Powderham houses a chair used by William of Orange for his first Parliament in 1689, following the "Glorious Revolution". As someone who has Fibromyalgia, a chronically painful illness, AJ is a huge supporter and bright face for Fibromyalgia awareness and advocacy. Gave birth to a son, Jack Haydon Langer Courtenay, on August 16, 2009. Jack is heir to the title of 'Earl of Devon'.