K Callan
Acting
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
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movieSew Torn
2025
Ms. Engel
tvPoker Face
2023
Betty
movieShedding Angels
2022
Candice Murphy
movieKnives Out
2019
Greatnana Wanetta
tvThe Chosen
2019
Elizabeth
tvGetting On
2013
Susan Dayward
tvEmily Owens, M.D.
2012
Lorraine Parks
tvVeep
2012
Judy Sherman
movieNot That Funny
2012
Toogey Richmonde
movieSamuel Bleak
2011
Elaine
tvLaw & Order: LA
2010
Louise Hammond
tvGood Luck Charlie
2010
Mrs. Monroe
tvCastle
2009
Delores Marsh
movieCoyote County Loser
2009
Maggie Hopps
tvThe Mentalist
2008
Annabelle Draber
tvDrive
2007
Ceal Cousins (uncredited)
tvHeroes
2006
Charlie Andrews
tv'Til Death
2006
Mrs. Bauer
tvHeist
2006
Helen
tvFour Kings
2006
Mrs. Grayson
movieCrazylove
2005
Mrs. Hallstrom
tvHow I Met Your Mother
2005
Grandma Lois
movieNine Lives
2005
Marisa
tvThe Closer
2005
Julia Rose
tvGrey's Anatomy
2005
Janis
tvDesperate Housewives
2004
Eileen Britt
tvCold Case
2003
Helen Russell (2006)
tvNCIS
2003
Grace Mullen / Bertha Jones-Delacroix
Home
2003
Grammy Lou
tvCarnivàle
2003
Eleanor McGill
tvNip/Tuck
2003
Ellie Harkness
tvWithout a Trace
2002
Luanne Countryman
movieDevious Beings
2002
Lady Jane
tvCrossing Jordan
2001
Penelope Zimmerman
tvThe Division
2001
Mary Johnson / Halle McAdams
tvCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Martha Abernathy
tvFamily Law
1999
Myra Hollenbeck
movieMr. Murder
1998
Alice Stillwater
Border to Border
1998
Mrs. Piston
tvDawson's Creek
1998
Miss Constance Freckling
tvKing of the Hill
1997
Tilly Hill (voice)
tv7th Heaven
1996
Grandma James
movieSaved By The Light
1995
Dannion's Mother
tvJAG
1995
Esther Gale
tvER
1994
Kelly Robinson
tvChicago Hope
1994
Emily Beck
tvDiagnosis: Murder
1993
Jake's Landlady
movieFrankie and Johnny
1991
Frankie's Mother
movieThe Unborn
1991
Martha Wellington
movieFlight of Black Angel
1991
Mrs. Gordon
tvQuantum Leap
1989
Lenore Mackenzie
tvCoach
1989
Marion
movieThe Return of the Shaggy Dog
1987
Betty's Mom
tvL.A. Law
1986
Florence Hackett
tvMoonlighting
1985
Carolyn Kandinsky
tvHollywood Wives
1985
Catherine
tvHunter
1984
Mrs. Jorgensen / Linda Ryan
movieFlight 90: Disaster on the Potomac
1984
Barbara Hamilton
tvNight Court
1984
Jane Fletzker
tvSt. Elsewhere
1982
Patty Galecki
tvRemington Steele
1982
Martha Ryan
movieFast-Walking
1982
Motel Manager
movieSplendor in the Grass
1981
Miss Metcalf
tvSecrets of Midland Heights
1980
Hilda Carroll
movieA Change of Seasons
1980
Alice Bingham
tvBosom Buddies
1980
Mrs. Wilson
tvIt's a Living
1980
Harriet Higgins
movieAmerican Gigolo
1980
Lisa Williams
Joe's World
1979
Katie Wabash
tvKnots Landing
1979
Mrs. Dunne
movieThe Onion Field
1979
Mrs. Powell
movieIke
1979
Mrs. Westerfield
tvIke
1979
Mrs. Wetserfield
movieFast Break
1979
Ms. Tidwell
movieA Question of Love
1978
Reporter (uncredited)
tvKaz
1978
Mrs. Rice
tvDallas
1978
Amy Stevens
tvLou Grant
1977
Louise Florence
movieJames at 15
1977
Mrs. Stevens
tvOne Day at a Time
1975
Alice Butterfield
tvBarney Miller
1975
Gwen Baxter
movieHail
1973
Mrs. Burd
movieA Touch of Class
1973
Patty Menkes
movieThe Rimers of Eldritch
1972
Evelyn Jackson
movieLady Liberty
1971
Subway Lady (uncredited)
tvGreat Performances
1971
Evelyn Jackson
tvAll in the Family
1971
Veronica Cartright
movieJoe
1970
May Lou Curran
