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Katey Sagal

Katey Sagal

Actor · Born January 19, 1954 (72) · Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Golden Globe winner

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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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 19, 1954 (72)
From
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
60 on MovieCove · 80 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 31% in 30 days

What are Katey Sagal's films like?

Across their 30 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 24th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 32nd percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Animation4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 86th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Animation movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
42%
Self
22%
Morality
14%
Power
8%
Society
5%
Survival
5%
Ideas
4%
Family bonds14 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love7 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice5 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose4 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 21 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 12 · Serious 3 · Dark 6

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 14 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 4

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 5 · Charged 11 · Intense 5

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 11 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 3

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 8

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 14 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 12 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 10 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 7

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 15 · Open-ended 6 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

21 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 8 of 21 analyzed roles.

Ally
8 of 21
Hero
4 of 21
Shapeshifter
3 of 21
Shadow
2 of 21
Mentor
2 of 21
Trickster
1 of 21
Threshold guardian
1 of 21
Show the 21 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
13
Warm
11
Tense
9
Absurd
9
Hopeful
7
Other
28

How their films linger

Feel-good17 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 7 with a twist

  • Happy13
  • Bittersweet10
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Katey Sagal's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 41 of their 60 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Hulu (11).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Katey Sagal's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

80 credits, 60 with a MovieCove page; 21 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Carousel(2026)

    as Noah's Mother

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Lego One Piece(2026)

    Show as Dr. Kureha

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all shows

  • The Abandons(2025)

    Show 2 episodes · as Madam Giselle (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • Stumble(2025)

    Show 1 episode · as Marg Hargberg

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Trust(2025)

    as Loretta

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Rhett & Link's Wonderhole (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 1 episode · as Intelligent Home (voice)

  • One Piece(2023)

    Show 3 episodes · as Dr. Kureha

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Torn Hearts(2022)

    as Harper Dutch

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Rebel(2021)

    Show 10 episodes · as Annie “Rebel” Bello

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Spirit Riding Free: Ride Along Adventure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Jane 'Butch' LePray (voice)

  • Grand Hotel(2019)

    Show 3 episodes · as Teresa Williams

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • Dead to Me(2019)

    Show 3 episodes · as Eleanor Hale

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • The Conners(2018)

    Show 35 episodes · as Louise · as Louise Conner

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all shows

  • Dirty Dancing(2017)

    as Vivian Pressman

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Superior Donuts(2017)

    Show 34 episodes · as Randy DeLuca

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all shows

  • Bleed for This(2016)

    as Louise Pazienza

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • This Is Us(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Lanie Schultz

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • The Bastard Executioner(2015)

    Show 10 episodes · as Annora of the Alders

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • Pitch Perfect 2(2015)

    as Katherine Junk

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Always Woodstock(2014)

    as Lee Ann

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • A to Z (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 13 episodes · as Narrator (voice)

  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine(2013)

    Show 2 episodes · as Karen Peralta

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling(2012)

    as Peg Bundy

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Shameless(2011)

    Show 7 episodes · as Dr. Ingrid Jones

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Regular Show(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Hilary (voice) · as Hilary / Aunt Maxine (voice)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • House Broken(2010)

    as Mom

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Jack and the Beanstalk(2009)

    as Jack's Mother

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Glee(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Nancy Abrams

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder(2009)

    as Turanga Leela (voice)

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Futurama: Bender's Game(2008)

    as Turanga Leela (voice)

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Sons of Anarchy(2008)

    Show 92 episodes · as Gemma Teller Morrow

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs(2008)

    as Turanga Leela (voice)

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Futurama: The Lost Adventure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Turanga Leela (voice) (archive footage)

  • Eli Stone(2008)

    Show 4 episodes · as Marci Klein

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Futurama: Bender's Big Score(2007)

    as Turanga Leela (voice)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • The Big Bang Theory(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Susan Teller

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • I'm Reed Fish(2006)

    as Maureen

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • The Winner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Lydia Berko

  • Three Wise Guys(2004)

    as Shirley Crown

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Ghost Whisperer(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Francie Lewis

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Campus Confidential (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Naomi Jacobs

  • When Angels Come to Town(2004)

    as Jo

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Boston Legal(2004)

    Show 5 episodes · as Barbara Little

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Lost(2004)

    Show 4 episodes · as Helen Norwood

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade(2003)

    as Flo Spinelli (voice)

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • 8 Simple Rules(2002)

    Show 74 episodes · as Cate Hennessy

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Following Tildy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Connie St. John

  • The Shield(2002)

    Show 2 episodes · as Nancy Gilroy (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Imagine That (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 7 episodes · as Barb Thompson

  • Recess Christmas: Miracle on Third Street(2001)

    as Flo Spinelli

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Recess: School's Out(2001)

    as Mrs. Flo Spinelli (voice) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • The Geena Davis Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Ashley

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Annabelle Fundt / Natasha Steele

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Tucker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 13 episodes · as Claire Wennick

  • Dropping Out (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Wendy

  • Smart House(1999)

    as PAT

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Futurama(1999)

    Show 164 episodes · as Leela (voice)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • God's New Plan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Ellen Young

  • That '70s Show(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Edna Hyde

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Chance of a Lifetime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Irene Dunbar

  • Mr. Headmistress(1998)

    as Harriet Magnum

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • The Wonderful World of Disney (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Harriet Magnum

  • Recess(1997)

    Show 5 episodes · as Flo Spinelli (voice)

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Space Cases (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Ma (voice)

  • Trail of Tears(1995)

    as Annie Cook

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Hare (voice)

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • Duckman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Duckman's Mother (voice)

  • She Says She's Innocent(1991)

    as Susan McNamara Essex

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme(1990)

    as Mary Quite Contrary

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • The Earth Day Special(1990)

    as Peggy Bundy

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • The Simpsons(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Leela (voice)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Tales from the Crypt(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Ms. Kilbasser

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • The Good Mother(1988)

    as Ursula

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Maid to Order(1987)

    as Louise

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Married... with Children(1987)

    Show 258 episodes · as Peggy Bundy

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Mary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 13 episodes · as Jo Tucker

  • Three for the Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Receptionist

  • The Failing of Raymond(1971)

    as Girl Patient

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Columbo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · as Secretary

  • Legends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 1 episode · as Katey Sagal (Gemma Teller Morrow)

Career shape

Star power in the 99th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 79 titles, 78 of them dated from 1971 to 2026; peak year 2008.

Biggest box office

Bleed for This (2016)

$6.7M worldwide

Highest rated

Sons of Anarchy (2008)

Midcredits 98th

Most popular right now

Married... with Children (1987)

Film career

MilestoneAward winNomination
19712026

Peak 2008 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 9 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting79 of 79: 79 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score63rd

By decade

1970s3 · acting1980s6 · acting1990s16 · acting2000s30 · acting2010s14 · acting2020s9 · acting

Billing

usually 3rd · top billed in 11% of 19 roles
870712

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

Awards

a Golden Globe from 5 major nominations, 1991–2011.

WinNomination
  1. 2011
    • Golden Globe, won · Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama
  2. 1994
    • Golden Globe, nominated · Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical
  3. 1993
    • Golden Globe, nominated · Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical
  4. 1992
    • Golden Globe, nominated · Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical
  5. 1991
    • Golden Globe, nominated · Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical

Major bodies only: the Oscars, Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Screen Actors Guild Awards are named; Cannes, Venice, the Berlinale, Sundance, the directors', writers' and producers' guilds, the Grammys, Critics Choice and the Independent Spirit Awards count as other major bodies. Festival and regional prizes are not counted. Source: IMDb.

How do Katey Sagal's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 47th percentile, the median of all 29; across their 21 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 39th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

39thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 21

Approval · how many liked their films

36thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 21

Reach · how many have seen their films

72ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 21

Midcredits score across 60 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up26
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th11
  • Below 25th13

Shape of the crowd

23 of their 60 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved14
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser23
  • Mixed18

Most divisive · actor

The Conners (2018)

94th percentile spread · 37% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Sons of Anarchy (2008)

Midcredits 98th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 62/100 in their films, across 20 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 43. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Katey Sagal's work okay for kids?

Across up to 11 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, sex & nudity and alcohol & drugs run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore7 titles16–97 · median 59 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity11 titles33–58 · median 52 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity6 titles39–82 · median 44 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs6 titles33–77 · median 44 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense7 titles22–68 · median 39 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Katey Sagal work with?

People who share at least 2 of Katey Sagal's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Billy West shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles