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Katey Sagal

Katey Sagal is an American actress and singer known for her television roles as Peg Bundy on *Married...

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Katey Sagal is an American actress and singer known for her television roles as Peg Bundy on *Married... with Children*, Leela on *Futurama*, Cate Hennessy on *8 Simple Rules*, and Gemma Teller Morrow on *Sons of Anarchy*. She has also appeared in other television series and has worked as a singer-songwriter. Her birth name is Catherine Louise Sagal, and she was born on January 19, 1954, in Los Angeles, California.

Early life

Katey Sagal was born in Los Angeles, California, and is the daughter of director Boris Sagal and singer-producer Sara Zwilling. Sources identify her birth name as Catherine Louise Sagal.

Television career

Sagal is best known for major television roles across comedy and drama, especially Peg Bundy, Leela, Cate Hennessy, and Gemma Teller Morrow. These roles made her one of the most recognisable American television performers of her generation.

Music career

Alongside acting, Sagal has worked as a singer and songwriter. Her entertainment career has included music-related work in addition to screen performances.

Awards and recognition

Her performance as Gemma Teller Morrow on *Sons of Anarchy* earned her a Golden Globe Award. She also received multiple Golden Globe nominations for *Married... with Children*.

Key facts

  • Katey Sagal is best known for playing Peg Bundy on *Married... with Children* and Gemma Teller Morrow on *Sons of Anarchy*.
  • She voiced Leela in the animated series *Futurama*.
  • She also played Cate Hennessy in *8 Simple Rules*.
  • She has had a parallel career as a singer-songwriter.
  • Her role on *Sons of Anarchy* won her a Golden Globe Award.
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Canadian context

Katey Sagal is familiar to Canadian audiences through widely broadcast American television series such as *Married... with Children*, *Futurama*, and *Sons of Anarchy*.

Frequently asked questions

What is Katey Sagal best known for?
She is best known for playing Peg Bundy on *Married... with Children* and Gemma Teller Morrow on *Sons of Anarchy*.
What is Katey Sagal’s birth name?
Her birth name is Catherine Louise Sagal.
When was Katey Sagal born?
She was born on January 19, 1954.
What is Katey Sagal’s nationality?
She is American.
Did Katey Sagal voice a character in *Futurama*?
Yes. She voiced Turanga Leela in *Futurama*.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katey_Sagal
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, major television roles, and awards/recognition.
  2. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/katey-sagal
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, early career overview, and role as Peg Bundy.
  3. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/katey-sagal/bio/3000382961/
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, and profession.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005408/
    Supports: Birth date, parentage, and career overview.