History of Katey Sagal in Timeline

"Catherine Louise Sagal is an American actress and singer best known for her roles as Peggy Bundy in "Married... with Children," Leela in "Futurama," Cate Hennessy in "8 Simple Rules," Gemma Teller Morrow in "Sons of Anarchy," and Louise Goldufski-Conner in "The Conners." She won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her performance in "Sons of Anarchy."

January 19, 1954: Birth of Katey Sagal

On January 19, 1954, Catherine Louise Sagal was born in Los Angeles, California to a show business family.

1973: Katey Sagal's Early Career as a Backing Vocalist

Katey Sagal began her career as a singer and songwriter. In 1973, she worked as a backing vocalist for various singers, including Bob Dylan, Etta James, and Tanya Tucker.

1973: Katey Sagal in "Columbo: Candidate for Crime"

One of Katey Sagal's early roles was as a receptionist in the 1973 "Columbo" episode "Candidate for Crime", which was directed by her father, Boris.

1975: Sara Zwilling, Katey Sagal's Mother, Passes Away

Katey Sagal's mother, Sara Zwilling, who was a singer, producer, and television writer, passed away from heart disease in 1975.

1976: Katey Sagal Contributes to "Moon Over Brooklyn"

As a member of The Group with No Name, Katey Sagal, credited as "Katie Sagal", contributed to the album "Moon over Brooklyn" in 1976.

1977: Boris Sagal Remarries

A few years after the death of his wife Sara, Boris Sagal, Katey Sagal's father, married dancer and actress Marge Champion in 1977.

1978: Katey Sagal Joins the Harlettes

Katey Sagal joined the Harlettes, Bette Midler's backup singers, in 1978.

1978: Katey Sagal Provides Vocals for Gene Simmons' Solo Album

Katey Sagal provided backing vocals on Gene Simmons' self-titled solo album in 1978.

1981: Katey Sagal Contributes to Molly Hatchet Album

Katey Sagal lent her vocal talents to the Molly Hatchet album "Take No Prisoners" in 1981.

1981: Boris Sagal Dies in Accident

Tragedy struck in 1981 when Katey Sagal's father, Boris Sagal, died in an accident on the set of the miniseries "World War III".

1982: Katey Sagal Returns to the Harlettes

After a brief hiatus, Katey Sagal rejoined the Harlettes, Bette Midler's backup singers, in 1982.

1982: Katey Sagal Performs in "Silent Rage"

Katey Sagal performed the song "It's the Time for Love" for the film "Silent Rage", starring Chuck Norris, in 1982.

1983: Katey Sagal's "Valley Girl" Cameo

In the 1983 film "Valley Girl", Katey Sagal was scheduled to sing at The Central, and her name can be seen on the schedule of upcoming acts.

1983: Katey Sagal's Second Stint with the Harlettes Ends

Katey Sagal concluded her second stint with the Harlettes, Bette Midler's backup singers, in 1983.

1985: Katey Sagal Stars in "Mary"

Katey Sagal landed her first major role as a newspaper columnist in the series "Mary", starring Mary Tyler Moore, which ran from 1985 to 1986.

1985: Katey Sagal Collaborates with Olivia Newton-John

Katey Sagal provided backing vocals for Olivia Newton-John's single "Soul Kiss" in 1985.

1986: Katey Sagal Appears in Debbie Harry Music Video

Katey Sagal made a brief appearance in the 1986 music video for Debbie Harry's song "French Kissin (in the USA)".

1987: Married... with Children Premieres

Katey Sagal lands her breakout role as Peggy Bundy in the sitcom "Married... with Children", which premiered in 1987.

1990: Katey Sagal Provides Vocals for "Loose Cannons"

Katey Sagal lent her voice to "Loose Cannons", the theme song for the 1990 film of the same name featuring Gene Hackman and Dan Aykroyd.

October 1991: Stillbirth of Daughter

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Katey Sagal experienced the loss of her daughter, who was stillborn in October 1991. The tragedy occurred during her seventh month of pregnancy, necessitating an emergency caesarean section.

April 1994: Debut Album "Well..." Released

In April 1994, Katey Sagal released her debut album, titled "Well..." The album featured the poignant song "(You) Can't Hurry the Harvest," a track inspired by the profound grief and healing process she experienced following the stillbirth of her daughter.

April 19, 1994: Katey Sagal Releases Debut Album

On April 19, 1994, Katey Sagal released her first solo album, titled "Well...".

1994: Birth of Daughter, Sarah Grace

In 1994, Katey Sagal and Jack White welcomed their daughter, Sarah Grace, into the world.

1996: Birth of Son, Jackson James

Two years after the birth of their daughter, Katey Sagal and Jack White expanded their family with the arrival of their son, Jackson James, in 1996.

1997: End of an Era: "Married... with Children"

After an 11-year run, the popular sitcom "Married... with Children", which starred Katey Sagal as the iconic Peggy Bundy, came to an end in 1997.

1998: Katey Sagal Voices Leela in "Futurama"

Matt Groening chose Katey Sagal to voice the character of Leela, the purple-haired mutant spaceship captain, in his animated science fiction comedy "Futurama", which premiered in 1998.

1999: "Futurama" Premieres

Katey Sagal lends her voice to the character of Leela in Matt Groening's new animated science fiction comedy, "Futurama", which premiered in 1999.

2000: Katey Sagal Stars in "Tucker"

Katey Sagal starred in the short-lived NBC sitcom "Tucker" in 2000. She also made a guest appearance as Edna Hyde, Steven Hyde's mother, in three episodes of "That '70s Show".

2002: "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" Premieres

Katey Sagal is cast as Cate Hennessy, the wife of Paul Hennessy (played by John Ritter), in the sitcom "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter", which premiered in 2002.

2002: "8 Simple Rules" Premieres

Katey Sagal takes on the role of Cate Hennessy in the sitcom "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" in 2002, starring opposite John Ritter.

2003: "Futurama" Initially Cancelled

"Futurama", the animated series featuring Katey Sagal as the voice of Leela, was cancelled after four seasons in 2003.

June 1, 2004: Katey Sagal Releases Second Album

Katey Sagal released her second album, "Room", on June 1, 2004.

October 2, 2004: Marriage to Kurt Sutter

Katey Sagal married writer-producer Kurt Sutter in an intimate private ceremony held at their residence in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Feliz on October 2, 2004.

2004: Katey Sagal Marries Kurt Sutter

Katey Sagal marries "Sons of Anarchy" creator Kurt Sutter in 2004.

2005: "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" is Cancelled

"8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter", starring Katey Sagal as Cate Hennessy, is cancelled in 2005 after three seasons, following the death of John Ritter.

2005: "8 Simple Rules" Cancelled

Following the death of John Ritter and completion of its third season, "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter", starring Katey Sagal, is cancelled in 2005.

2005: Katey Sagal Guest Stars on "Lost"

Katey Sagal made the first of two guest appearances as Helen Norwood on the television series "Lost" in 2005.

2006: Katey Sagal's Second "Lost" Appearance

Katey Sagal made her second guest appearance as Helen Norwood on the TV series "Lost" in 2006.

2007: Katey Sagal Appears in "The Winner"

Katey Sagal appeared in the season finale of the television series "The Winner" in 2007, playing the role of Glen Abbot's former teacher.

2008: "Sons of Anarchy" Premieres

Katey Sagal stars as Gemma Teller Morrow in the FX series "Sons of Anarchy", which premiered in 2008. Notably, the show was created by Kurt Sutter, whom Sagal had married in 2004.

2008: Katey Sagal Stars in "Sons of Anarchy"

Katey Sagal takes on the role of Gemma Teller Morrow in the FX series "Sons of Anarchy", which premiered in 2008. The show was created by Kurt Sutter, whom Sagal married in 2004.

January 2009: Katey Sagal Reunites with David Faustino

In January of 2009, Katey Sagal reunited with David Faustino, who played her son Bud Bundy on "Married... with Children", for an episode of his show "Star-ving".

June 24, 2010: Sixth Season of "Futurama" Begins

Katey Sagal reprised her role as Leela in the sixth season of "Futurama", which began airing on June 24, 2010, after a successful run of direct-to-DVD films.

2010: Katey Sagal Returns to "Lost" and Stage

Katey Sagal makes two more appearances on "Lost" in 2010. That same year, she returned to the stage in Randy Newman's musical "Harps & Angels".

2011: Golden Globe Win for Katey Sagal

Katey Sagal's performance as Gemma Teller Morrow in "Sons of Anarchy" earns her the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Drama in 2011.

2013: "Futurama" Ends on Comedy Central

After its revival, "Futurama", featuring Katey Sagal as the voice of Leela, concluded its run on Comedy Central in 2013.

2013: Katey Sagal Guest Stars on "Glee"

Katey Sagal makes a cameo appearance on the television series "Glee" in 2013, playing the role of Nancy Abrams, Artie Abrams' mother.

2013: Katey Sagal Releases "Covered"

Katey Sagal worked with the band The Forest Rangers on her album "Covered", which was released in 2013.

September 9, 2014: Katey Sagal Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

On September 9, 2014, Katey Sagal was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her "Married... with Children" castmates Ed O'Neill, Christina Applegate, and David Faustino were present at the ceremony.

2014: "Sons of Anarchy" Concludes

After a successful run, the FX series "Sons of Anarchy", starring Katey Sagal as Gemma Teller Morrow, concludes in 2014.

2015: Katey Sagal Appears in "Pitch Perfect 2" and "Bleed for This"

Katey Sagal appears in two films in 2015. She plays the mother of Hailee Steinfeld's character in "Pitch Perfect 2", and stars as the mother of Vinny Pazienza in the biographical drama "Bleed for This".

June 2016: Human Rights Campaign Video Tribute

In June 2016, Katey Sagal lent her voice to a moving tribute released by the Human Rights Campaign. The video, dedicated to honoring the memory of the victims of the tragic Pulse nightclub shooting, featured Sagal and others sharing the poignant stories of those whose lives were lost.

September 20, 2016: Guest Appearance on "The Big Bang Theory"

On September 20, 2016, Katey Sagal made a guest appearance on the popular sitcom "The Big Bang Theory" as Susan, the mother of Penny (played by Kaley Cuoco). This marked a reunion for Sagal and Cuoco, who had previously portrayed a mother-daughter duo in the sitcom "8 Simple Rules."

2016: Katey Sagal's Connection to Norman Lear Revealed

In 2016, Katey Sagal and Norman Lear revealed that he was not only her godfather, but that he had introduced her parents to each other.

2016: Appearance on "Who Do You Think You Are?"

In 2016, Katey Sagal embarked on a journey of self-discovery and ancestral exploration as the subject of an episode of the popular television genealogy series "Who Do You Think You Are?"

2017: Series Regular on "Superior Donuts"

From 2017 to 2018, Katey Sagal became a series regular on the CBS sitcom "Superior Donuts." In the show, she played a significant role, contributing to the comedic dynamics of the series.

2018: Cameo Appearance in "Mayans M.C."

In 2018, Katey Sagal made a cameo appearance in the crime drama series "Mayans M.C.", reprising her iconic role as Gemma Tellor Morrow from the popular FX series "Sons of Anarchy." Her brief appearance tied back to her previous character and added a layer of complexity to the "Mayans M.C." narrative.

2018: "The Conners" Premieres

Katey Sagal joins the cast of "The Conners" as Louise Goldufski-Conner in 2018.

2019: Katey Sagal and the Forest Rangers Release "Mayans MC: Black is Black"

The single "Mayans MC: Black is Black" from the TV series "Mayans M.C." was performed by Katey Sagal and The Forest Rangers and released in 2019.

2021: Lead Role in "Rebel"

In 2021, Katey Sagal took on the lead role of Annie "Rebel" Bello in the ABC drama series "Rebel," created by Krista Vernoff. Despite a strong start, the show faced challenges with ratings and was unfortunately cancelled by ABC after airing five episodes.

February 9, 2022: "Futurama" Revival Announced

On February 9, 2022, Hulu made an exciting announcement: the beloved animated series "Futurama" would be revived for a 20-episode 11th season, set to premiere in 2023. Katey Sagal was confirmed to return as the voice of the iconic character, Leela.

2023: Live Performance in "The Gospel According to Heather"

In 2023, Katey Sagal showcased her versatility by appearing live off-Broadway in the musical "The Gospel According to Heather." The show, written by Paul Gordon, directed by Rachel Klein, and produced by Amas Musical Theatre and Jim Kierstead, featured Sagal in a captivating performance.

2023: "Futurama" Returns

The animated series "Futurama", with Katey Sagal reprising her role as Leela, returns in 2023.

2023: "Futurama" Revival Premieres

The highly anticipated 11th season of "Futurama" premiered in 2023, marking the return of the beloved animated series after a hiatus. Katey Sagal reprised her role as the voice of Leela, much to the delight of fans.