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Katey Sagal
Career
Active 1969 – present
Biography
About Katey Sagal
Katey Sagal, a tall and striking brunette with brown eyes, stands at 5'9" with an average build and natural curves, a look that has graced screens for decades. With dark brown hair and a commanding presence, she has navigated Hollywood as an actress, business woman, musician, and writer, building a career that spans over five decades. Her distinctive voice and expressive features have made her a familiar face in both live-action and animation, from sitcoms to science fiction.
Born in Los Angeles, California, she is the daughter of director Boris Sagal and producer Sara Zwilling. Her family includes twin sisters Jean and Liz Sagal, who gained fame as the Doublemint Twins, and brother Joe Sagal. Raised in Brentwood, she began her entertainment career early, working in television films in the 1970s and as a backing vocalist for artists like Bob Dylan and Gene Simmons. A stint as a member of the now-forgotten rock group The Group With No Name led to her being hired by Bette Midler for her 1979 tour as a backup singer with The Harlettes.
Her breakout role came as Peg Bundy on the long-running sitcom Married... with Children, a part she played for ten years. After that show ended, she became the voice of Turanga Leela in the cult favorite Futurama, created by Matt Groening. She also starred in 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter, where she carried the show after the death of John Ritter. Her career has included guest spots on That '70s Show, Lost, and Boston Legal, as well as roles in television films and the animated series Recess.
Beyond acting, Sagal is an accomplished songwriter and singer. She contributed to the album 'Moon over Brooklyn' with The Group With No Name, performed backing vocals on Gene Simmons's solo album, and released two solo albums: 'Well....' in 1994 and 'Room' in 2004. She has been married three times, currently to producer and writer Kurt Sutter. With 649,000 Instagram followers, she continues to be a respected figure in entertainment. Her long career demonstrates both versatility and resilience, with a blend of comedy, drama, and music that few performers achieve.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1969-present (started around 15 years old; 57 years active)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 121 lbs (or 55 kg)
- Measurements
- 35–25–37 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.68
- Bra/Cup Size
- D
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- Various
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 649k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Katey Sagal get her start in entertainment?
She began working in television films in the early 1970s and later became a backing vocalist for singers like Bob Dylan and Gene Simmons. Bette Midler hired her for her 1979 tour as a backup singer with The Harlettes.
What are some of Katey Sagal's notable voice acting roles?
She voiced Turanga Leela in Futurama, a character from the animated series created by Matt Groening, and also provided voice work for the children's cartoon Recess.
How has her family background influenced her career?
Growing up in a show business family, with a director father and producer mother, likely gave her early exposure to the industry. Her siblings, including twin sisters who acted, also pursued entertainment careers.
What musical projects has Katey Sagal been involved in?
She was a member of The Group With No Name, contributed to their album 'Moon over Brooklyn', performed backing vocals on Gene Simmons's solo album, and released two solo albums: 'Well....' in 1994 and 'Room' in 2004.
Did you know
- She performed as a backup singer for Bette Midler's 1979 tour, a role that was a turning point in her early career.
- Katey Sagal has a diverse career spanning acting, singing, and writing, with over 50 years in the entertainment industry.
- Her father directed an episode of Columbo in which she had a small role as a receptionist.
- She carried the sitcom 8 Simple Rules after the death of co-star John Ritter, with help from new cast members like David Spade.
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