K Callan
January 9, 1942 (84 years old) in Dallas, Texas, USA
K Callan, born Katherine Elizabeth Borman on January 9, 1942, in Dallas, Texas, is an American actress and author. She began her professional acting career at the Margo Jones Theatre and gained national attention for her role as Peter Boyle’s mousy wife in the film “Joe” in 1970. Callan has had a diverse career spanning film, television, and theater, with notable roles including Martha Kent in the TV series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” and Elizabeth in the Christian drama “The Chosen.” She has also appeared in films such as “American Gigolo” (1980) and “Knives Out” (2019). Callan has authored several books on the entertainment industry and received her acting training at HB Studio in New York City. She was married to author James Ruskin Callan and they have three children.
Known For
Credits
- 2023 · Poker Face as Betty
- 2019 · Knives Out as Greatnana Wanetta
- 2019 · The Chosen as Elizabeth
- 2013 · Brooklyn Nine-Nine as Carol
- 2012 · Veep as Judy Sherman
- 2010 · Law & Order: LA as Louise Hammond
- 2010 · Good Luck Charlie as Mrs. Monroe
- 2009 · Castle as Delores Marsh
- 2009 · Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns as
- 2008 · The Mentalist as Annabelle Draber
- 2006 · Heroes as Charlie Andrews
- 2006 · 'Til Death as Mrs. Bauer
- 2005 · How I Met Your Mother as Grandma Lois
- 2005 · The Closer as Julia Rose
- 2005 · Grey's Anatomy as Janis
- 2004 · Desperate Housewives as Eileen Britt
- 2003 · Cold Case as Helen Russell (2006)
- 2003 · NCIS as Grace Mullen
- 2003 · NCIS as Bertha Jones-Delacroix
- 2003 · Nip/Tuck as Ellie Harkness
- 2002 · Without a Trace as Luanne Countryman
- 2001 · Crossing Jordan as Penelope Zimmerman
- 2001 · The Division as Mary Johnson
- 2001 · The Division as Halle McAdams
- 2000 · CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as Martha Abernathy
- 1999 · Family Law as Myra Hollenbeck
- 1998 · Dawson's Creek as Miss Constance Freckling
- 1997 · King of the Hill as Tilly Hill (voice)
- 1996 · 7th Heaven as Grandma James
- 1995 · JAG as Esther Gale
- 1994 · ER as Kelly Robinson
- 1994 · Chicago Hope as Emily Beck
- 1993 · Diagnosis: Murder as Jake's Landlady
- 1993 · Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman as Martha Kent
- 1989 · Quantum Leap as Lenore Mackenzie
- 1989 · Coach as Marion
- 1986 · L.A. Law as Florence Hackett
- 1985 · Moonlighting as Carolyn Kandinsky
- 1984 · Hunter as Mrs. Jorgensen
- 1984 · Hunter as Linda Ryan
- 1984 · Night Court as Jane Fletzker
- 1982 · St. Elsewhere as Patty Galecki
- 1982 · Newhart as
- 1982 · Remington Steele as Martha Ryan
- 1980 · Bosom Buddies as Mrs. Wilson
- 1980 · It's a Living as Harriet Higgins
- 1979 · Knots Landing as Mrs. Dunne
- 1978 · Dallas as Amy Stevens
- 1975 · One Day at a Time as Alice Butterfield
- 1975 · Barney Miller as Gwen Baxter
- 1974 · Rhoda as
- 1972 · The Waltons as
- 1971 · Great Performances as Evelyn Jackson
- 1971 · All in the Family as Veronica Cartright
- 1960 · Route 66 as
- Future · Bad Day as
- 2025 · Sew Torn as Ms. Engel
- 2022 · The Magic Of Passion as Leslie
- 2022 · Shedding Angels as Candice Murphy
- 2013 · Getting On as Susan Dayward
- 2012 · Emily Owens, M.D. as Lorraine Parks
- 2012 · Not That Funny as Toogey Richmonde
- 2011 · Samuel Bleak as Elaine
- 2009 · Coyote County Loser as Maggie Hopps
- 2007 · Drive as Ceal Cousins (uncredited)
- 2006 · Heist as
- 2006 · Four Kings as Mrs. Grayson
- 2006 · Midnight Clear as Eva
- 2005 · Midnight Clear as Eva
- 2005 · Crazylove as Mrs. Hallstrom
- 2005 · Nine Lives as Marisa
- 2003 · Carnivàle as Eleanor McGill
- 2003 · Home as Grammy Lou
- 2002 · Devious Beings as Lady Jane
- 1999 · A Fare to Remember as Ginny
- 1998 · Mr. Murder as Alice Stillwater
- 1998 · Border to Border as Mrs. Piston
- 1995 · Saved By The Light as Dannion's Mother
- 1994 · Birdland as
- 1991 · Frankie and Johnny as Frankie's Mother
- 1991 · The Unborn as Martha Wellington
- 1991 · Flight of Black Angel as Mrs. Gordon
- 1987 · The Return of the Shaggy Dog as Betty's Mom
- 1985 · Hollywood Wives as Catherine
- 1985 · Sara as
- 1984 · E/R as
- 1984 · Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac as Barbara Hamilton
- 1983 · Cutter to Houston as
- 1982 · Fast-Walking as Motel Manager
- 1982 · Police Squad! as
- 1981 · Father Murphy as
- 1981 · Splendor in the Grass as Miss Metcalf
- 1981 · This House Possessed as Lucille
- 1980 · A Change of Seasons as Alice Bingham
- 1980 · American Gigolo as Lisa Williams
- 1979 · Joe's World as Katie Wabash
- 1979 · The Onion Field as Mrs. Powell
- 1979 · Ike as Mrs. Westerfield
- 1979 · Ike as Mrs. Wetserfield
- 1979 · Fast Break as Ms. Tidwell
- 1979 · Married: The First Year as
- 1978 · A Question of Love as Reporter (uncredited)
- 1978 · Kaz as Mrs. Rice
- 1977 · Rafferty as
- 1977 · James at 15 as Mrs. Stevens
- 1977 · Fish as
- 1973 · Hail as Mrs. Burd
- 1973 · A Touch of Class as Patty Menkes
- 1972 · The Rimers of Eldritch as Evelyn Jackson
- 1971 · Lady Liberty as Subway Lady (uncredited)
- 1970 · Joe as May Lou Curran