K Callan
Actor, Producer
January 9, 1942 (84 years)
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
Filmography
| 2024 | Sew Torn · as Ms. EngelOn Plex |
| 2023 | Poker Face · as Betty |
| 2022 | Pie in the Sky · as Mama |
| 2019 | Knives Out · as Greatnana Wanetta |
| 2017 | The Chosen · as Elizabeth |
| 2015 | Code Black · as Ruth |
| 2013 | Getting On (US) · as Susan Dayward |
| 2013 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine · as Carol |
| 2013 | Samuel Bleak · as ElaineOn Plex |
| 2012 | Emily Owens, M.D. · as Lorraine Parks |
| 2012 | Veep · as Judy Sherman |
| 2012 | Not That Funny · as Toogey Richmonde |
| 2010 | Law & Order: LA · as Louise Hammond |
| 2010 | Good Luck Charlie · as Mrs. Monroe |
| 2010 | Why Did I Get Married Too? · as Ms. Tannenbaum |
| 2010 | Justified · as Loretta's Grandaunt |
| 2009 | Mental · as Alexis Vilcek |
| 2009 | Castle (2009) · as Delores Marsh |
| 2009 | Coyote County Loser · as Maggie Hopps |
| 2009 | |
| 2008 | The Mentalist · as Annabelle Draber |
| 2007 | Drive · as Ceal Cousins (uncredited) |
| 2006 | Heroes · as Charlie Andrews |
| 2006 | 'Til Death · as Mrs. Bauer |
| 2006 | |
| 2006 | Four Kings · as Mrs. Grayson |
| 2006 | Midnight Clear · as Eva |
| 2005 | Crazylove · as Mrs. HallstromOn Plex |
| 2005 | How I Met Your Mother · as Grandma Lois |
| 2005 | Nine Lives · as Marisa |
| 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 | Carnivàle · as Eleanor Mcgill |
| 2003 | NCIS · as Grace Mullen |
| 2003 | Nip/Tuck · as Ellie HarknessOn Plex |
| 2003 | L.A. Dragnet · as Lee's Adoptive Mother |
| 2002 | Without a Trace · as Luanne Countryman |
| 2002 | Body & Soul (2002) · as Cora Kilabrough |
| 2002 | Devious Beings · as Lady Jane |
| 2001 | Crossing Jordan · as Penelope Zimmerman |
| 2001 | Kate Brasher · as Mrs. Warmus |
| 2001 | The Division · as Halle Mcadams |
| 2000 | The Fugitive (2000) · as Evelyn Butler |
| 2000 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation · as Martha Abernathy |
| 1999 | Family Law · as Myra Hollenbeck |
| 1999 | A Fare to Remember · as Ginny |
| 1998 | Mr. Murder · as Alice Stillwater |
| 1998 | Border to Border · as Mrs. Piston |
| 1998 | Dawson's Creek · as Miss Constance FrecklingOn Plex |
| 1997 | King of the Hill · as Tilly Hill (voice) |
| 1996 | 7th Heaven · as Grandma James |
| 1995 | Saved by the Light · as Dannion's Mother |
| 1995 | JAG · as Esther Gale |
| 1995 | Safe · as Mother |
| 1994 | ER · as Kelly Robinson |
| 1994 | Chicago Hope · as Emily Beck |
| 1993 | Diagnosis Murder · as Jake's Landlady |
| 1993 | NYPD Blue · as Mrs. Hastings |
| 1993 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman · as Martha Kent |
| 1993 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine · as Alsia |
| 1991 | Frankie and Johnny · as Frankie's Mother |
| 1991 | FBI: The Untold Stories · as Jorene |
| 1991 | Nurses · as Lila |
| 1991 | The Unborn · as Martha WellingtonOn Plex |
| 1991 | Flight of Black Angel · as Mrs. Gordon |
| 1989 | Incident at Dark River · as Constance Black |
| 1989 | Quantum Leap · as Lenore Mackenzie |
| 1989 | Coach · as Marion |
| 1987 | The Return of the Shaggy Dog · as Betty's Mom |
| 1987 | CBS Summer Playhouse · as Jean |
| 1987 | Mr. President · as Janet Braden |
| 1987 | Duet · as Rose Kelly |
| 1987 | Rags to Riches · as Louis Mcmillan |
| 1986 | L.A. Law · as Florence Hackett |
| 1986 | You Again? · as Kathryn |
| 1985 | Moonlighting · as Carolyn Kandinsky |
| 1985 | Hollywood Wives · as Catherine |
| 1985 | |
| 1984 | Highway to Heaven · as Mrs. Lowell |
| 1984 | Hunter · as Linda RyanOn Plex |
| 1984 | |
| 1984 | Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac · as Barbara Hamilton |
| 1984 | Night Court · as Jane Fletzker |
| 1983 | |
| 1983 | AfterMASH · as Mrs. Bergstrom |
| 1982 | St. Elsewhere · as Patty Galecki |
| 1982 | |
| 1982 | Remington Steele · as Martha Ryan |
| 1982 | Fast-Walking · as Motel Manager |
| 1982 | |
| 1981 | |
| 1981 | Splendor in the Grass · as Miss Metcalf |
| 1981 | Private Benjamin · as Harriet Benjamin |
| 1981 | This House Possessed · as Lucille |
| 1980 | A Change of Seasons · as Alice Bingham |
| 1980 | Bosom Buddies · as Mrs. Wilson |
| 1980 | It's a Living · as Harriet Higgins |
| 1980 | Flo · as Mrs. Carlin |
| 1980 | American Gigolo · as Lisa Williams |
| 1979 | Knots Landing · as Mrs. DunneOn Plex |
| 1979 | House Calls · as Cast |
| 1979 | The Onion Field · as Mrs. Powell |
| 1979 | Blind Ambition · as Mrs. Kleindienst |
| 1979 | Ike: The War Years · as Mrs. Westerfield |
| 1979 | Ike: The War Years · as Mrs. Wetserfield |
| 1979 | Fast Break · as Ms. TidwellOn Plex |
| 1978 | A Question of Love · as Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1978 | Kaz · as Mrs. Rice |
| 1978 | Dallas · as Amy Stevens |
| 1977 | Forever Fernwood · as 1st Woman |
| 1977 | Lou Grant · as Louise Florence |
| 1977 | |
| 1977 | James at 15 · as Mrs. Stevens |
| 1977 | Fernwood 2Night · as Alberta Cornwall |
| 1977 | |
| 1976 | Visions (1976) · as Mary Lou |
| 1976 | Quincy, M.E. · as Karen Saundersen |
| 1976 | Family · as Sophie Sullivan |
| 1975 | One Day at a Time · as Alice Butterfield |
| 1975 | Barney Miller · as Gwen Baxter |
| 1974 | |
| 1973 | A Touch of Class · as Patty Menkes |
| 1972 | Hail · as Mrs. Burd |
| 1972 | |
| 1971 | Lady Liberty · as Subway Lady (uncredited) |
| 1971 | Great Performances · as Evelyn Jackson |
| 1971 | All in the Family · as Veronica Cartright |
| 1970 | Joe · as May Lou CurranOn Plex |
| 1960 | Route 66On Plex |
| 1960 | Insight · as Lorraine |
| 1954 | Disneyland · as Betty's Mom |
| 1954 | The Secret Storm · as Gloria |
| 2024 | Sew Torn · as Associate ProducerOn Plex |