Person

Samantha Stevens (Sam Saglin)

Milwaukee

Biography

Personality: Pageant Queen Drag Show Producer Born 'Sam Saglin' in 1950, he became widely known as 'Samantha Stevens', entering drag queen pageants in Milwaukee, Ohio and San Francisco, and eventually becoming a drag show producer in Milwaukee.

Images

at Marc Plaza Hotel Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project

Early years with B.J. Daniels Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project

Facts

Born: 1950
Associated City: Milwaukee
Roles: Performer

Sources

Research adapted from the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project. Archive page links below point to archive.wislgbthistory.com; for current news and community events, visit wislgbthistory.com.

Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project — Samantha Stevens (Sam Saglin) (retrieved 2026-06-01)

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