Kurt Sutter is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and actor who has created various TV series, dramas, winning high fame, awards, and fans. He is widely known for his creations like The Shield (2002) and Sons Of Anarchy (2008 to 2014), where he played the role of incarcerated club member Otto Delaney.
Here are the details about American screenwriter Kurt Sutter's married life, daughter, net worth, and family.
Who Is Kurt Sutter Married To?
Kurt Sutter is married to Katey Sagal, an American singer, and actress, since 2 October 2004.
As per Katey's interview with E! Online (2009), she and Kurt met through a mutual friend. After he asked out for having coffee, the couple remained out of touch for some time. At that time, Katey was a bit frazzled being a single mom. Later, they started dating each other.
He asked her out for breakfast and revealed Kurt in his interview with CBS News (2014). The American screenwriter further reminiscent the moment:
"She brought her sponsor with her cause she didn't trust me. And then at some point during the breakfast, she gave the sponsor the nod like, 'It's okay. He's not a psychopath!."
The breakfast date worked out between them as they made their love official. The couple had a wedding in the presence of close friends and family in a private ceremony on 2 October 2004 at their home in Los Feliz, California.
Kurt Sutter with his wife Katey Sagal (©: nydailynews.com)
After getting married, Kurt became a stepfather of Katey's two children - Jackson James White (born on 1 March 1996) and Sarah Grace White (born on 7 August 1994).
Keeping a married life together might be so tricky while both parties are so busy. But Kurt and his wife Katey seem to do it seamlessly, sharing lots of love.
Welcomes Daughter Via Surrogacy
Esme Louise Sutter (born on 10 January 2007) is the daughter of Kurt Sutter and Katey Sagal. Esme was born through a surrogate mother. Katey told People Magazine in 2017:
"When Kurt and I first got together, he wasn't interested in having any more children. He was happy being the stepparent to Sarah and Jackson. But he'd never had his own biological children, so about five years into the relationship we started toying with the idea of maybe we should raise a child together."
She described that she was too old (52 years) to have a child at that point. After thinking about adoption, the couple decided to go through surrogacy. She describes Esme as their 'beautiful miracle.'
How Much Is Kurt Sutter Net Worth?
Kurt Sutter has amassed an impressive fortune as an American screenwriter and producer. His net worth is estimated to be $10 million.
He began his writing career as a playwright and a professor and directed The Shield in 2002.
He is the creator of the hit FX show Sons of Anarchy (2008 to 2014). The TV series Sons Of Anarchy still ranks as one of FX's most popular shows in the network's history.
Apart from that, Kurt is an executive producer of the six-part documentary series Outlaw Empires (2012). Kurt has also given his best in multiple feature film projects, including a remake of Enter the Dragon and a boxing film Southpaw (2015).
Mayans M.C (2018 to 2019) and The Bastard Executioner (2015) are also the creations of Kurt Sutter.
Due to his enthralling career in the movies and TV shows, Kurt has been able to win several awards. In 2009, Kurt got nominated for Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music for the Sons of Anarchy pilot episode.
He also secured the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) award for Top Television Series in 2013.
Kurt Sutter's Early Life & Family
Kurt Sutter was born on 5 May 1960 (age: 61-years old) in Rahway, New Jersey. He grew up in the township of Clark, New Jersey, and was raised by his parents in the shadow of Rahway prison.
His father worked at the General Motors plant, whereas his mother is a secretary for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Newark. In the family, he has a younger brother and two older sisters.
Kurt spent most of his early life in New Jersey, childhood indoors. He graduated with a BA in Mass Media from the Rutgers University of New Jersey in 1986.
Concerning his physical appearance, Kurt measures a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) and weighs around 172 lbs (78kg).