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K Callan
K Callan

K Callan

ActingBorn January 9, 1942 (age 84)Dallas, Texas, USA

Biography

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.

Filmography

2026TV
2025
Sew Torn

as Ms. Engel

Movie
2023
Poker Face

as Betty

TV
2022Movie
2022
Shedding Angels

as Candice Murphy

Movie
2019
Knives Out

as Greatnana Wanetta

Movie
2019
The Chosen

as Elizabeth

TV
2013
Getting On

as Susan Dayward

TV
2013TV
2012
Emily Owens, M.D.

as Lorraine Parks

TV
2012
Veep

as Judy Sherman

TV
2012
Not That Funny

as Toogey Richmonde

Movie
2011
Samuel Bleak

as Elaine

Movie
2010
Law & Order: LA

as Louise Hammond

TV
2010
Good Luck Charlie

as Mrs. Monroe

TV
2009
Castle

as Delores Marsh

TV
2009
Coyote County Loser

as Maggie Hopps

Movie
2008
The Mentalist

as Annabelle Draber

TV
2007
Drive

as Ceal Cousins (uncredited)

TV
2006
Heroes

as Charlie Andrews

TV
2006
'Til Death

as Mrs. Bauer

TV
2006
Heist

as Helen

TV
2006
Four Kings

as Mrs. Grayson

TV
2006Movie
2005Movie
2005
Crazylove

as Mrs. Hallstrom

Movie
2005
How I Met Your Mother

as Grandma Lois

TV
2005
Nine Lives

as Marisa

Movie
2005
The Closer

as Julia Rose

TV
2005TV
2004
Desperate Housewives

as Eileen Britt

TV
2003
Cold Case

as Helen Russell (2006)

TV
2003
NCIS

as Grace Mullen

TV
2003
NCIS

as Bertha Jones-Delacroix

TV
2003
Home

as Grammy Lou

Movie
2003
Carnivàle

as Eleanor McGill

TV
2003
Nip/Tuck

as Ellie Harkness

TV
2002
Without a Trace

as Luanne Countryman

TV
2002
Devious Beings

as Lady Jane

Movie
2001
Crossing Jordan

as Penelope Zimmerman

TV
2001
The Division

as Mary Johnson

TV
2001
The Division

as Halle McAdams

TV
2000TV
1999
Family Law

as Myra Hollenbeck

TV
1999Movie
1998
Mr. Murder

as Alice Stillwater

Movie
1998
Border to Border

as Mrs. Piston

Movie
1998
Dawson's Creek

as Miss Constance Freckling

TV
1997
King of the Hill

as Tilly Hill (voice)

TV
1996
7th Heaven

as Grandma James

TV
1995
Saved By The Light

as Dannion's Mother

Movie
1995
JAG

as Esther Gale

TV
1994
ER

as Kelly Robinson

TV
1994
Chicago Hope

as Emily Beck

TV
1994TV
1993
Diagnosis: Murder

as Jake's Landlady

TV
1991
Frankie and Johnny

as Frankie's Mother

Movie
1991
The Unborn

as Martha Wellington

Movie
1991
Flight of Black Angel

as Mrs. Gordon

Movie
1989
Quantum Leap

as Lenore Mackenzie

TV
1989
Coach

as Marion

TV
1987Movie
1986
L.A. Law

as Florence Hackett

TV
1985
Moonlighting

as Carolyn Kandinsky

TV
1985
Hollywood Wives

as Catherine

TV
1985TV
1984
Hunter

as Mrs. Jorgensen

TV
1984
Hunter

as Linda Ryan

TV
1984TV
1984Movie
1984
Night Court

as Jane Fletzker

TV
1982
St. Elsewhere

as Patty Galecki

TV
1982TV
1982
Remington Steele

as Martha Ryan

TV
1982
Fast-Walking

as Motel Manager

Movie
1981
Splendor in the Grass

as Miss Metcalf

Movie
1981Movie
1980TV
1980
A Change of Seasons

as Alice Bingham

Movie
1980
Bosom Buddies

as Mrs. Wilson

TV
1980
It's a Living

as Harriet Higgins

TV
1980
American Gigolo

as Lisa Williams

Movie
1979
Joe's World

as Katie Wabash

TV
1979
Knots Landing

as Mrs. Dunne

TV
1979
The Onion Field

as Mrs. Powell

Movie
1979
Ike

as Mrs. Westerfield

Movie
1979
Ike

as Mrs. Wetserfield

TV
1979
Fast Break

as Ms. Tidwell

Movie
1978
A Question of Love

as Reporter (uncredited)

Movie
1978
Kaz

as Mrs. Rice

TV
1978
Dallas

as Amy Stevens

TV
1977
James at 15

as Mrs. Stevens

Movie
1977TV
1977TV
1975
One Day at a Time

as Alice Butterfield

TV
1975
Barney Miller

as Gwen Baxter

TV
1974TV
1973
Hail

as Mrs. Burd

Movie
1973
A Touch of Class

as Patty Menkes

Movie
1972
The Rimers of Eldritch

as Evelyn Jackson

Movie
1971
Lady Liberty

as Subway Lady (uncredited)

Movie
1971
Great Performances

as Evelyn Jackson

TV
1971
All in the Family

as Veronica Cartright

TV
1970
Joe

as May Lou Curran

Movie
1960TV
Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayJanuary 9, 1942
Place of BirthDallas, Texas, USA
Popularity1.6