Claudia Lonow embarked on her professional journey as an actress, playing the role of Michele Lee's loud-mouthed teenage daughter on the popular television series Knots Landing in 1979. Notable episodes from her stint on the show include the one where she is saved from kidney failure by Donna Mills's kidney donation, the one where she runs away with the town's notorious murderer, "Chip," and drives her mother to substance abuse, and the one where she nearly loses her virginity but instead dons clown makeup and sings "Put On A Happy Face" alongside her mother.
After her acting career, Lonow transitioned to waiting tables and pursued stand-up comedy, performing across the country and making appearances on television. She even shared one of her best jokes with Sarah Silverman, who killed it, which ultimately inspired Lonow to become a writer.
Lonow's television-writing career gained momentum when she penned a semi-autobiographical spec pilot about a former nighttime soap opera actress who is sent to rehab, titled "Rude Awakening." Showtime acquired the show, which went on to run for 55 episodes. Since then, Lonow has been creating and writing television, including "Good Girls Don't" for Oxygen, "Accidentally On Purpose" for CBS, and "How To Live With Your Parents (For The Rest Of Your Life)" for ABC.
In addition to her television work, Lonow has also ventured into filmmaking, completing her first short film, "Bummed," which she co-wrote and directed.
