Joe Sagal

Biography

Date of Birth 12 February 1957, Los Angeles, California, USA Birth Name Joseph B. Sagal Trivia Brother of Katey Sagal, Jean Sagal, and Liz Sagal. Son of Boris Sagal and Sara Macon. He played Elvis Presley in the Stephen King mini-series "Nightmares and Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King" (2006), in the film Unbeatable Harold (2006), and is credited as the "Elvis Announcer" in the speed thriller, Redline (2007). Sagal's father, Boris Sagal, directed the real Elvis Presley in the film Girl Happy (1965). Studied acting with Peggy Feury. Classmates included Chris Penn, Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nicolas Cage, Meg Ryan, Laura Dern, Eric Stolz and Anjelica Huston. Did his first play "Moonchildren" by Michael Weller at A.C.T, opposite Denzel Washington. Brother-in-law of Kurt Sutter. Stepbrother of Gregg Champion. Natalie Maines {the lead singer of the Dixie Chicks} is filming a documentary about his life called Jojo. Was best friends with actor Chris Penn,spoke at his funeral was also a pallbearer. Originated the role of The Visitor {Elvis Presley} in the World Premiere of the original Steppenwolf Theatre Company Production of Steve Martin's play "Piccasso at the Lapin Agile" at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. Did 357 performances, broke all box office records for The Geffen Playhouse and the Steppenwolf Theatre Company during this run, longest running play, highest box office. Shared the stage and a dressing room with friend and future Tony and Pulitzer prize winner Tracy Letts {August Osage County},.