Katey Sagal

Katey Sagal, an actress/singer who is extremely skilled and adept in drama and comedy, became a household name as Peg Bundy (Fox series Married... with Children, 1987). During its lengthy run she received three Golden Globe and two American Comedy Award nominations. Peg Bundy's character was well-known, and Katey continued her career as a performer, not just in sitcoms, but also performing roles that were completely different from the character that brought her to the attention of. She played Gemma Teller Morrow in Sons of Anarchy (2008) as the matriarch of the Hell's Angels-like California biker clan. In 2011, her performance won her the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series Drama. Catherine Louise Sagal was a child of Sara Zwilling, a director and singer, and Boris Sagal - renowned television and film directors. Los Angeles native, Catherine Louise Sagal began singing when she was just five years old. She then studied acting and voice at the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia. After working as a singer waitress during her "salad" and then joining the band "The Group With No Name" prior to gaining a break with Gene Simmons, who was part of 1970s rock group KISS. She gained valuable experience while performing as a backup singer for Simmons, Etta Jones, Tanya Tucker, and Olivia Newton-John. When Bette performed her avant-garde stage shows in the latter half of the 1970s and early 80s, she was dynamic in live performances alongside Bette Midler.