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Catherine Louise "Katey" Sagal (born January 19, 1954) is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She has had a successful and versatile career in both television and music, becoming a well-known and respected figure in the entertainment industry.
Sagal first gained recognition for her role as Peggy Bundy, the sassy and materialistic wife of Al Bundy, in the long-running sitcom "Married... with Children" (1987-1997). Her portrayal of Peggy Bundy showcased her comedic talent and made her a beloved character in the world of television.
Following the success of "Married... with Children," Sagal continued to thrive in the industry and took on a variety of roles in both comedic and dramatic projects. She has appeared in shows such as "Futurama," where she provided the voice of Leela, and "Sons of Anarchy," where she played the complex character Gemma Teller Morrow. Sagal's performances have earned her critical acclaim and various award nominations.
In addition to her acting career, Sagal is also a talented singer and songwriter. She has released several albums, showcasing her skills in genres such as rock and country. Sagal's musical talents have been featured on various television shows, including "Sons of Anarchy," where she performed several songs.
Throughout her career, Katey Sagal has proven her versatility and range as an actress, tackling both comedic and dramatic roles with equal aplomb. Her captivating performances and memorable characters have solidified her status as a respected and accomplished actress in the industry.
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- Has been a backup singer for Bob Dylan, Bette Midler, Gene Simmons and Tanya Tucker.
- At age 42, she gave birth to her second child, son Jackson James White, on 3/1/96. Child's father is her third husband, Jack White.
- At the Married... with Children (1987) auditions, it was her own idea to dress Peg Bundy in clothes from the 1960s.
- Became a mother for the third time at age 52 when daughter Esme Louise Sutter was born via surrogate on 1/10/07. Child's father is her fourth husband, Kurt Sutter.
- Her younger sisters, Liz Sagal and Jean Sagal, are identical twins.
- Has played the mother of Kaley Cuoco's character on two dissimilar sitcoms: 8 Simple Rules (2002) and The Big Bang Theory (2007).
- Married boyfriend of two years Kurt Sutter in a private ceremony at their home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Feliz on 10/2/04.
- Her godfather is producer Norman Lear.
- "It was never about sort of being famous. I just wanted to be good at"
- "It isn't often that an actress gets to spend so much time on ONE job."
- "\[on being an older mother\] My thing about having another child was, time's-a-wasting! I thought about being an older parent and what that means for another child, but I was somewhat of an older parent when I had Sarah and Jackson in my late 30s. I have an enormous family with many cousins, and Esmé has an older brother and sister. So, I felt it was okay to do this."
- "I'd been looking for a more dramatic role. I've done comedy most of my"
- "\on [8 Simple Rules (2002)\] After John Ritter died, we collectively wanted to go on. It was a rock-and-a-hard-place"
- "\on the sitcom [Mary (1985)\] That was awesome. I was the last one to know that"
