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K Callan

K Callan

Acting1942Dallas, Texas, USA

Biography

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.

Acting History

Future
2025
Sew Torn
as Ms. Engel
2024
The Chosen
TVas Elizabeth1 eps
2023
Poker Face
TVas Betty1 eps
2022
Shedding Angels
as Candice Murphy
2021
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
TVas Carol1 eps
2020
NCIS
TVas Bertha Jones-Delacroix / Grace Mullen1 eps
2019
Knives Out
as Greatnana Wanetta
2017
Grey's Anatomy
TVas Janis1 eps
2016
Veep
TVas Judy Sherman3 eps
2013
Getting On
TVas Susan Dayward3 eps
2012
Not That Funny
as Toogey Richmonde
Emily Owens, M.D.
TVas Lorraine Parks
2011
Samuel Bleak
as Elaine
Good Luck Charlie
TVas Mrs. Monroe1 eps
2010
The Mentalist
TVas Annabelle Draber1 eps
Law & Order: LA
TVas Louise Hammond1 eps
Heroes
TVas Charlie Andrews1 eps
2009
Coyote County Loser
as Maggie Hopps
Castle
TVas Delores Marsh1 eps
2008
ER
TVas Kelly Robinson1 eps
2007
'Til Death
TVas Mrs. Bauer1 eps
Drive
TVas Ceal Cousins (uncredited)
How I Met Your Mother
TVas Grandma Lois3 eps
Desperate Housewives
TVas Eileen Britt1 eps
2006
Cold Case
TVas Helen Russell (2006)1 eps
Four Kings
TVas Mrs. Grayson
The Closer
TVas Julia Rose1 eps
2005
Nine Lives
as Marisa
Crazylove
as Mrs. Hallstrom
Nip/Tuck
TVas Ellie Harkness1 eps
Without a Trace
TVas Luanne Countryman1 eps
2004
The Division
TVas Halle McAdams2 eps
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TVas Martha Abernathy1 eps
2003
Home
as Grammy Lou
JAG
TVas Esther Gale2 eps
Carnivàle
TVas Eleanor McGill5 eps
2002
Devious Beings
as Lady Jane
Crossing Jordan
TVas Penelope Zimmerman1 eps
2000
Diagnosis: Murder
TVas Jake's Landlady1 eps
Family Law
TVas Myra Hollenbeck1 eps
King of the Hill
TVas Tilly Hill (voice)3 eps
1999
Dawson's Creek
TVas Miss Constance Freckling1 eps
1998
Mr. Murder
as Alice Stillwater
Border to Border
as Mrs. Piston
7th Heaven
TVas Grandma James1 eps
1997
Chicago Hope
TVas Emily Beck1 eps
1995
Saved By The Light
as Dannion's Mother
1993
L.A. Law
TVas Florence Hackett1 eps
1991
Flight of Black Angel
as Mrs. Gordon
The Unborn
as Martha Wellington
Frankie and Johnny
as Frankie's Mother
1990
Dallas
TVas Amy Stevens3 eps
1989
Quantum Leap
TVas Lenore Mackenzie1 eps
Coach
TVas Marion5 eps
Hunter
TVas Mrs. Jorgensen / Linda Ryan1 eps
1987
Night Court
TVas Jane Fletzker1 eps
1986
Moonlighting
TVas Carolyn Kandinsky1 eps
1985
Hollywood Wives
TVas Catherine
St. Elsewhere
TVas Patty Galecki2 eps
Remington Steele
TVas Martha Ryan1 eps
1983
1982
Fast-Walking
as Motel Manager
Bosom Buddies
TVas Mrs. Wilson1 eps
1980
A Change of Seasons
as Alice Bingham
An American Gigolo
as Lisa Williams
It's a Living
TVas Harriet Higgins
1979
Fast Break
as Ms. Tidwell
Ike
as Mrs. Westerfield
The Onion Field
as Mrs. Powell
Ike
TVas Mrs. Wetserfield
Joe's World
TVas Katie Wabash
1978
A Question of Love
as Reporter (uncredited)
Kaz
TVas Mrs. Rice1 eps
1977
James at 15
as Mrs. Stevens
All in the Family
TVas Veronica Cartright1 eps
Barney Miller
TVas Gwen Baxter1 eps
1976
One Day at a Time
TVas Alice Butterfield4 eps
1973
A Touch of Class
as Patty Menkes
Hail
as Mrs. Burd
1972
The Rimers of Eldritch
as Evelyn Jackson
Great Performances
TVas Evelyn Jackson1 eps
1971
Lady Liberty
as Subway Lady (uncredited)
1970
Joe
as May Lou Curran

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1/9/1942(84 years old)
Place of Birth
Dallas, Texas, USA