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