K Callan

K Callan

Acting

Born:
1936-01-09
Place of birth:
Dallas, Texas, USA

Biography

K Callan, born Katherine Elizabeth Borman on January 9, 1936, 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

Bad Day

Bad Day

2026
Movie
Widow's Bay

Widow's Bay

8.02026Ruth
TV
Scrubs

Scrubs

7.72026Lillian Blue
TV
Sew Torn

Sew Torn

6.42025Ms. Engel
Movie
Poker Face

Poker Face

7.42023Betty
TV
The Magic Of Passion

The Magic Of Passion

7.72022Leslie
Movie
Shedding Angels

Shedding Angels

2022Candice Murphy
Movie
Knives Out

Knives Out

7.82019Greatnana Wanetta
Movie
The Chosen

The Chosen

8.92019Elizabeth
TV
Getting On

Getting On

6.42013Susan Dayward
TV
Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

8.22013Carol
TV
Emily Owens, M.D.

Emily Owens, M.D.

6.42012Lorraine Parks
TV
Veep

Veep

7.52012Judy Sherman
TV
Not That Funny

Not That Funny

5.02012Toogey Richmonde
Movie
Samuel Bleak

Samuel Bleak

4.52011Elaine
Movie
Law & Order: LA

Law & Order: LA

6.82010Louise Hammond
TV
Good Luck Charlie

Good Luck Charlie

7.92010Mrs. Monroe
TV
Why Did I Get Married Too?

Why Did I Get Married Too?

6.62010Ms. Tannenbaum
Movie
Castle

Castle

8.02009Delores Marsh
TV
Coyote County Loser

Coyote County Loser

6.12009Maggie Hopps
Movie
Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns

Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns

7.32009
TV
The Mentalist

The Mentalist

8.42008Annabelle Draber
TV
Drive

Drive

6.22007Ceal Cousins (uncredited)
TV
Heroes

Heroes

7.42006Charlie Andrews
TV
'Til Death

'Til Death

6.52006Mrs. Bauer
TV
Creative Arts Emmy Awards

Creative Arts Emmy Awards

2006Self - Presenter
TV
Heist

Heist

7.22006Helen
TV
Four Kings

Four Kings

5.02006Mrs. Grayson
TV
Midnight Clear

Midnight Clear

5.42006Eva
Movie
Midnight Clear

Midnight Clear

9.52005Eva
Movie
Crazylove

Crazylove

5.22005Mrs. Hallstrom
Movie
How I Met Your Mother

How I Met Your Mother

8.12005Grandma Lois
TV
Nine Lives

Nine Lives

6.12005Marisa
Movie
The Closer

The Closer

7.82005Julia Rose
TV
Grey's Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy

8.22005Janis
TV
Desperate Housewives

Desperate Housewives

7.92004Eileen Britt
TV
Cold Case

Cold Case

7.72003Helen Russell (2006)
TV
NCIS

NCIS

7.62003Bertha Jones-Delacroix
TV
Home

Home

8.52003Grammy Lou
Movie
Carnivàle

Carnivàle

7.92003Eleanor McGill
TV
Nip/Tuck

Nip/Tuck

7.22003Ellie Harkness
TV
Without a Trace

Without a Trace

7.22002Luanne Countryman
TV
Devious Beings

Devious Beings

7.02002Lady Jane
Movie
Crossing Jordan

Crossing Jordan

7.22001Penelope Zimmerman
TV
The Division

The Division

7.12001Halle McAdams
TV
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

7.62000Martha Abernathy
TV
Family Law

Family Law

8.11999Myra Hollenbeck
TV
A Fare to Remember

A Fare to Remember

5.01999Ginny
Movie
Mr. Murder

Mr. Murder

4.81998Alice Stillwater
Movie
Border to Border

Border to Border

7.01998Mrs. Piston
Movie
Dawson's Creek

Dawson's Creek

7.31998Miss Constance Freckling
TV
King of the Hill

King of the Hill

7.41997Tilly Hill (voice)
TV
7th Heaven

7th Heaven

6.51996Grandma James
TV
Saved By The Light

Saved By The Light

4.51995Dannion's Mother
Movie
JAG

JAG

7.31995Esther Gale
TV
ER

ER

7.81994Kelly Robinson
TV
Chicago Hope

Chicago Hope

7.21994Emily Beck
TV
Birdland

Birdland

6.01994
TV
Diagnosis: Murder

Diagnosis: Murder

7.11993Jake's Landlady
TV
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

6.91993Martha Kent
TV