K Callan
Born
January 9, 1942 (83 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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
Sew Torn
Ms. Engel
2024
Poker Face
Betty · (1 episode)
2023
The Magic Of Passion
Leslie
2022
Shedding Angels
Candice Murphy
2022
Knives Out
Greatnana Wanetta
2019
The Chosen
Elizabeth · (1 episode)
2019
Getting On
Susan Dayward · (3 episodes)
2013
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Carol · (1 episode)
2013
Emily Owens, M.D.
Lorraine Parks · (1 episode)
2012
Veep
Judy Sherman · (3 episodes)
2012
Not That Funny
Toogey Richmonde
2012
Samuel Bleak
Elaine
2011
Law & Order: LA
Louise Hammond · (1 episode)
2010
Good Luck Charlie
Mrs. Monroe · (1 episode)
2010
Castle
Delores Marsh · (1 episode)
2009
Coyote County Loser
2009
Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns
(139 episodes)
2009
The Mentalist
Annabelle Draber · (1 episode)
2008
Drive
Ceal Cousins (uncredited) · (1 episode)
2007
Heroes
Charlie Andrews · (1 episode)
2006
'Til Death
Mrs. Bauer · (1 episode)
2006
Heist
(1 episode)
2006
Four Kings
Mrs. Grayson · (1 episode)
2006
Midnight Clear
Eva
2006
Midnight Clear
Eva
2005
Crazylove
Mrs. Hallstrom
2005
How I Met Your Mother
Grandma Lois · (3 episodes)
2005
Nine Lives
Marisa
2005
The Closer
Julia Rose · (1 episode)
2005
Grey's Anatomy
Janis · (1 episode)
2005
Desperate Housewives
Eileen Britt · (1 episode)
2004
Cold Case
Helen Russell (2006) · (1 episode)
2003
NCIS
Grace Mullen · (1 episode)
2003
NCIS
Bertha Jones-Delacroix · (1 episode)
2003
Home
Grammy Lou
2003
Carnivàle
Eleanor McGill · (5 episodes)
2003
Nip/Tuck
(1 episode)
2003
Without a Trace
Luanne Countryman · (1 episode)
2002
Devious Beings
Lady Jane
2002
Crossing Jordan
Penelope Zimmerman · (1 episode)
2001
The Division
Mary Johnson · (1 episode)
2001
The Division
Halle McAdams · (2 episodes)
2001
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Martha Abernathy · (1 episode)
2000
Family Law
Myra Hollenbeck · (1 episode)
1999
A Fare to Remember
Ginny
1999
Mr. Murder
Alice Stillwater
1998
Border to Border
Mrs. Piston
1998
Dawson's Creek
Miss Constance Freckling · (1 episode)
1998
King of the Hill
Tilly Hill (voice) · (3 episodes)
1997
7th Heaven
Grandma James · (1 episode)
1996
Saved By The Light
Dannion's Mother
1995
JAG
Esther Gale · (2 episodes)
1995
ER
Kelly Robinson · (1 episode)
1994
Chicago Hope
(1 episode)
1994
Birdland
(1 episode)
1994
Diagnosis: Murder
Jake's Landlady · (1 episode)
1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Martha Kent · (87 episodes)
1993
Frankie and Johnny
Frankie's Mother
1991
The Unborn
Martha Wellington
1991
Flight of Black Angel
Mrs. Gordon
1991
Quantum Leap
Lenore Mackenzie · (1 episode)
1989
Coach
Marion · (5 episodes)
1989
The Return of the Shaggy Dog
Betty's Mom
1987
L.A. Law
Florence Hackett · (1 episode)
1986
Moonlighting
Carolyn Kandinsky · (1 episode)
1985
Sara
(1 episode)
1985
Hunter
Mrs. Jorgensen · (1 episode)
1984
Hunter
Linda Ryan · (1 episode)
1984
E/R
(1 episode)
1984
Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac
Barbara Hamilton
1984
Night Court
Jane Fletzker · (1 episode)
1984
Cutter to Houston
(9 episodes)
1983
Leadfoot
Pam's Mother
1982
St. Elsewhere
(1 episode)
1982
St. Elsewhere
Patty Galecki · (1 episode)
1982
Newhart
(1 episode)
1982
Remington Steele
Martha Ryan · (1 episode)
1982
Fast-Walking
Motel Manager
1982
Police Squad!
(1 episode)
1982
Father Murphy
(1 episode)
1981
Splendor in the Grass
Miss Metcalf
1981
This House Possessed
Lucille
1981
A Change of Seasons
Alice Bingham
1980
Bosom Buddies
(1 episode)
1980
It's a Living
Harriet Higgins · (2 episodes)
1980
American Gigolo
Lisa Williams
1980
Joe's World
Katie Wabash · (11 episodes)
1979
Knots Landing
Mrs. Dunne · (1 episode)
1979
The Onion Field
Mrs. Powell
1979
Ike
Mrs. Westerfield
1979
Fast Break
Ms. Tidwell
1979
Married: The First Year
(5 episodes)
1979
A Question of Love
Reporter (uncredited)
1978
Kaz
Mrs. Rice · (1 episode)
1978
Dallas
Amy Stevens · (3 episodes)
1978
James at 15
Mrs. Stevens
1977
Rafferty
(1 episode)
1977
Fish
(2 episodes)
1977
One Day at a Time
Alice Butterfield · (4 episodes)
1975
Barney Miller
Gwen Baxter · (1 episode)
1975
Rhoda
(1 episode)
1974
Hail
Mrs. Burd
1973
A Touch of Class
Patty Menkes
1973
The Rimers of Eldritch
Evelyn Jackson
1972
The Waltons
(1 episode)
1972
Lady Liberty
Subway Lady (uncredited)
1971
Great Performances
Evelyn Jackson · (1 episode)
1971
All in the Family
Veronica Cartright · (1 episode)
1971
Joe
May Lou Curran (as K. Callan)
1970
Route 66
(1 episode)
1960