Katey Sagal Biography
Katey Sagal (Catherine Louise Sagal) is an American actress and singer-songwriter. Sagal is known for playing on Married… with Children as Peggy Bundy, Leela on Futurama and Cate Hennessy on 8 Simple Rules. In the latter role, Sagal worked alongside John Ritter until his death, which lead to Sagal’s taking over as the series lead for the remainder of the show’s run.
Katey SagalSagal is also widely known for her role as Gemma Teller Morrow on the FX series Sons of Anarchy. For her perfomance she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama in 2011.
Katey Sagal Age
Sagal was born on January 19, 1954 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. She is 65 years old.
Katey Sagal Net Worth
Sagal has an estimated net worth of $30 million dollars.
Katey Sagal Spouse | Kurt Sutter
Sagal married writer-producer Kurt Sutter on October 2, 2004 in a private ceremony, at their home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Feliz. The two have a daughter, Esmé Louise, born in 2007 through a surrogate mother. Previously Sagal was married to musician Freddie Beckmeier From 1978 to 1981.
Katey Sagal Children | Kids
Sagal has Four children where two of them she got from her previous marriage with White, Sarah Grace born in 1994, and a son, Jackson James born in 1996. Salga lost one of her stillborn daughter and that it inspired her to write the lyrics for “(You) Can’t Hurry the Harvest.
Katey Sagal Jack White
Sagal married drummer Jack White, from 1993 to 2000. Sagal and White eventually had two children — a daughter, Sarah Grace, in 1994, and a son, Jackson James, in 1996.Katey Sagal Photo
Katey Sagal Career
One role was in the Columbo installment “Candidate for Crime,” as a receptionist which was directed by her father. Sagal’s first major role was as a newspaper columnist in the series Mary from 1985t 1986 starring Mary Tyler Moore. This led to her being cast as Peggy Bundy on the sitcom Married… with Children from 1987 to 1997. Sagal portrayed the lower-class, sex-starved, lazy and free-spending wife of shoe salesman Al Bundy. The series ran for 11 years. Sagal brought her own red bouffant wig to audition for the role and with the producers’ approval, the look transitioned into the show.
After Married… with Children ended, several more television films followed; Sagal also guest starred as the voice of Spinelli’s mother on the children’s cartoon Recess. Matt Groening chose Sagal in 1998, to provide the character voice of the purple-haired mutant spaceship captain, Leela, in his science-fiction animated comedy Futurama. The show developed a cult following, and after four seasons it was cancelled. Despite that, syndication on Adult Swim and Comedy Central increased the show’s popularity and led Comedy Central to commission a season of Futurama direct-to-DVD films, which the network later retransmitted as a 16-episode fifth season. Sagal reprised her role as Leela in these films and in the sixth season that began airing June 24, 2010. The series ended in 2013. Sagal guest-starred in three episodes of That ’70s Show as Edna Hyde, Steven Hyde’s mother. In 2000, she starred in the short-lived NBC sitcom Tucker.
In 2002, Sagal was cast in the sitcom 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter as the wife of John Ritter. Ritter had completed only three episodes of the second season before his death and in 2005, the show was cancelled after its third season. Sagal made two appearances in 2005 and 2006 on Lost as Helen Norwood. Sagal had a role in the season finale of The Winner as Glen Abbot’s former teacher in 2007, with whom Glen has his first sexual experience.
Sagal starred as Gemma Teller Morrow from 2008 to 2014, on the TV show Sons of Anarchy, whose creator, Kurt Sutter, she had married in 2004, four years before the series premiered. Sagal reunited with David Faustino (who had played her son Bud Bundy in Married… with Children)in January 2009 for an episode of Faustino’s show Star-ving. Sagal appeared twice more on Lost in 2010. She starred in the film House Broken with Danny DeVito in 2009. Sagal returned to the stage in Randy Newman’s musical Harps & Angels in 2010.
Sagal had a cameo on Glee as Nancy Abrams, Artie Abrams’ mother in 2013. She co-starred in Pitch Perfect 2, released in 2015, as the mother of Hailee Steinfeld’s character. Sagal next appeared in the biography drama film Bleed for This, as the mother of Vinny Pazienza.
Sagal received a star on September 9, 2014, on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; most of the Married … with Children cast – including Christina Applegate, Ed O’Neill and David Faustino – were present to celebrate the actor’s recognition. Sagal appeared on The Big Bang Theory on September 20, 2016, as Susan, the mother of Penny (Kaley Cuoco). Sagal had previously played the mother of Cuoco’s character on 8 Simple Rules. She was also a series regular on the CBS sitcom Superior Donuts.
Katey Sagal Music Career
Sagal started her career in show business as a songwriter and singer. She worked as a backing vocalist for various singers in 1973, including Bob Dylan and Tanya Tucker. In 1976, while a member of The Group with No Name, Sagal contributed to the album Moon over Brooklyn (on which she was credited as “Katie Sagal”). In 1978, Sagal was a member of Bette Midler’s backup group The Harlettes and again from 1982 to 1983. She performed backing vocals on the self-titled Gene Simmons solo album, the Molly Hatchet album Take No Prisoners, and on Olivia Newton-John’s 1985 single “Soul Kiss.” Sagal performed the song “It’s the Time for Love” that appears in the movie Silent Rage featuring Chuck Norris. She also provided the vocals for “Loose Cannons,” the theme song for the 1990 movie of the same name featuring Dan Aykroyd and Gene Hackman.
Sagal released her first solo album, Well…on April 19, 1994. She released her second album, Room on June 1, 2004. Sagal has also contributed to the Sons of Anarchy soundtrack.
Katey Sagal Movies
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
1987 |
Maid to Order |
Louise |
|
1988 |
The Good Mother |
Ursula |
|
1999 |
Smart House |
Pat |
|
2000 |
Dropping Out |
Wendy |
|
2001 |
Recess: School’s Out |
Mrs. Flo Spinelli |
Voice |
2002 |
Following Tildy |
Connie St. John |
Short film |
2006 |
I’m Reed Fish |
Maureen |
|
2007 |
Futurama: Bender’s Big Score |
Leela |
Voice |
2008 |
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs |
Leela |
Voice |
2008 |
Futurama: Bender’s Game |
Leela/Leegola |
Voice |
2009 |
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder |
Leela |
Voice |
2009 |
House Broken |
Mom |
|
2009 |
Jack and the Beanstalk |
Jack’s mother |
|
2014 |
There’s Always Woodstock |
Lee Ann |
|
2015 |
Pitch Perfect 2 |
Katherine |
|
2016 |
Bleed for This |
Louise Pazienza |
Katey Sagal TV Shows
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
1971 |
The Failing of Raymond |
Girl patient |
credited as “Catherine Louise Sagal;” TV film |
1972 |
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors |
Young nurse |
credited as “Katie Sagal” |
1973 |
Columbo |
Secretary |
Episode: “Candidate for Crime” |
1974 |
Larry |
Cashier |
TV film |
1975 |
The Dream Makers |
Unemployment manager |
TV film |
1985–1986 |
Mary |
Jo Tucker |
13 episodes |
1987–1997 |
Married… with Children |
Peggy Bundy |
259 episodes |
1990 |
Mother Goose Rock ‘n’ Rhyme |
Mary Quite Contrary |
TV film |
1990 |
Tales from the Crypt |
Ms. Kilbasser |
Episode: “For Cryin’ Out Loud” |
1990 |
The Earth Day Special |
Peggy Bundy |
Reprise of her Married… with Children role |
1991 |
She Says She’s Innocent |
Susan Essex |
TV film |
1995 |
Trail of Tears |
Annie Cook |
TV film |
1995 |
Nachtshow |
Episode: “February 10th, 1995” |
|
1995 |
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man |
Duckman’s mother (voice) |
Episode: “The Germ Turns” |
1996 |
Space Cases |
Ma (voice) |
Episode: “Mother Knows Best” |
1997–2001 |
Recess |
Flo Spinelli |
3 episodes |
1998 |
Rugrats |
Additional Voices |
1 episode |
1998 |
Chance of a Lifetime |
Irene Dunbar |
TV film |
1998 |
Mr. Headmistress |
Harriet Magnum |
TV film |
1999 |
No Higher Love |
Ellen Young |
TV film |
1999 |
Smart House |
Pat |
TV film |
1999 |
That ’70s Show |
Edna Hyde |
3 episodes |
1999–2003, |
Futurama |
Leela (voice only) |
136 episodes / the 17th anniversary show |
2000 |
Tucker |
Claire Wennick |
13 episodes |
2001 |
The Geena Davis Show |
Ashley |
Episode: “Girls’ Night Out” |
2002 |
Imagine That |
Barb Thompson |
2 episodes |
2002–2005 |
8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter |
Cate S. Hennessy |
76 episodes |
2004 |
When Angels Come to Town |
Jo |
TV film |
2004–2006 |
Higglytown Heroes |
Monica the Police Officer |
3 episodes |
2005 |
Three Wise Guys |
Shirley Crown |
TV film |
2005 |
Campus Confidential |
Naomi Jacobs |
TV film |
2005 |
Ghost Whisperer |
Francie Lewis |
Episode: “Undead Comic” |
2005–2007 |
The Shield |
Nancy Gilroy |
2 episodes |
2005–2010 |
Lost |
Helen Norwood |
4 episodes |
2006 |
Boston Legal |
Barbara Little |
5 episodes |
2006 |
The Search for the Funniest Mom in America |
Host |
Reality series |
2007 |
The Winner |
Lydia Berko |
Episode: “Hot for Teacher” |
2008 |
Eli Stone |
Marci Klein |
2 episodes |
2008 |
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation |
Annabelle Bundt/Natasha Steele |
Episode: “Two and a Half Deaths” |
2008–2014 |
Sons of Anarchy |
Gemma Teller Morrow |
92 episodes |
2010 |
Chadam |
Sandy (voice) |
Web series |
2013 |
Glee |
Nancy Abrams |
Episode: “Wonder-ful” |
2013–present |
Super Duper Rocket |
Chrystal Findlee (voice) |
|
2013–present |
Brooklyn 99 |
Karen Peralta |
|
2014–2015 |
Regular Show |
Mordecai’s Mom (voice) |
2 episodes |
2014–2015 |
A to Z |
Narrator (voice) |
13 episodes[39] |
2014 |
The Simpsons |
Leela (voice) |
Episode: “Simpsorama” |
2015 |
The Bastard Executioner |
Annora of the Alders |
10 episodes |
2016–2017 |
Brooklyn Nine-Nine |
Karen Peralta |
2 episodes |
2016 |
The Big Bang Theory |
Susan, Penny’s mother |
Episode: “The Conjugal Conjecture” |
2016 |
This Is Us |
Lanie Schultz |
Episode: “The Big Three” |
2017–2018 |
Superior Donuts |
Randy DeLuca |
Series regular; 34 episodes |
2017 |
Dirty Dancing |
Vivian Pressman |
Television film |
2018 |
Spirit: Riding Free |
Butch LePray (voice) |
Season 5 |
2018 |
Mayans MC |
Gemma Teller-Morrow |
Episode: “Perro/Oc” |
2018 |
Shameless |
Dr. Ingrid Jones |
3 episodes |
2018 |
The Conners |
Louise |
Episode: “O Sister, Where Art Thou?” |
Katey Sagal Albums
Year |
Title |
Chart positions |
1976 |
Moon Over Brooklyn |
— |
1994 |
Well… |
Billboard Top Heatseekers – 33 |
2004 |
Room |
— |
2009 |
Sons of Anarchy: Shelter – EP |
Top Independent Albums — 33 |
2013 |
Covered |
— |
Katey Sagal Awards and Nominations
Year |
Award |
Category |
Film or series |
Result |
1989 |
American Comedy Awards |
Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series |
Married… with Children |
Nominated |
1991 |
Golden Globe Award |
Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy |
Married… with Children |
Nominated |
1992 |
Golden Globe Award |
Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy |
Married… with Children |
Nominated |
1993 |
Golden Globe Award |
Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy |
Married… with Children |
Nominated |
1993 |
American Comedy Awards |
Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series |
Married… with Children |
Nominated |
1994 |
Golden Globe Award |
Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy |
Married… with Children |
Nominated |
2005 |
Prism Awards |
Performance in a Comedy Series |
8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter |
Won |
2009 |
TV Land Awards |
Innovation Award |
Married… with Children |
Won |
2010 |
Television Critics Association Awards |
Individual Achievement in Drama |
Sons of Anarchy |
Nominated |
2010 |
Satellite Awards |
Best Actress – Television Series Drama |
Sons of Anarchy |
Nominated |
2011 |
Golden Globe Award[45] |
Best Actress – Television Series Drama |
Sons of Anarchy |
Won |
2011 |
Prism Awards[46] |
Best Actress – Television Series Drama |
Sons of Anarchy |
Nominated |
2011 |
Critics’ Choice Television Award[47] |
Best Actress in a Drama Series |
Sons of Anarchy |
Nominated |
2011 |
Satellite Awards |
Best Actress – Television Series Drama |
Sons of Anarchy |
Nominated |
2012 |
Critics’ Choice Television Award |
Best Actress in Drama Series |
Sons of Anarchy |
Nominated |
2013 |
Prism Awards |
Female Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline |
Sons of Anarchy |
Won |
2014 |
Hollywood Walk of Fame |
Star on the Walk of Fame |
Won |
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