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.
TV Shows(70)
Poker Face
Betty
2023
The Chosen
Elizabeth
2019
Getting On
Susan Dayward
2013
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Carol
2013
Emily Owens, M.D.
Lorraine Parks
2012
Veep
Judy Sherman
2012
Law & Order: LA
Louise Hammond
2010
Good Luck Charlie
Mrs. Monroe
2010
Castle
Delores Marsh
2009
Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns
2009
The Mentalist
Annabelle Draber
2008
Drive
Ceal Cousins (uncredited)
2007
Heroes
Charlie Andrews
2006
'Til Death
Mrs. Bauer
2006
Heist
Helen
2006
Four Kings
Mrs. Grayson
2006
How I Met Your Mother
Grandma Lois
2005
The Closer
Julia Rose
2005
Grey's Anatomy
Janis
2005
Desperate Housewives
Eileen Britt
2004
Cold Case
Helen Russell (2006)
2003
NCIS
Grace Mullen
2003
Carnivàle
Eleanor McGill
2003
Nip/Tuck
Ellie Harkness
2003
Without a Trace
Luanne Countryman
2002
Crossing Jordan
Penelope Zimmerman
2001
The Division
Mary Johnson
2001
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Martha Abernathy
2000
Family Law
Myra Hollenbeck
1999
Dawson's Creek
Miss Constance Freckling
1998
King of the Hill
Tilly Hill (voice)
1997
7th Heaven
Grandma James
1996
JAG
Esther Gale
1995
ER
Kelly Robinson
1994
Chicago Hope
Emily Beck
1994
Birdland
1994
Diagnosis: Murder
Jake's Landlady
1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Martha Kent
1993
Quantum Leap
Lenore Mackenzie
1989
Coach
Marion
1989
L.A. Law
Florence Hackett
1986
Moonlighting
Carolyn Kandinsky
1985
Hollywood Wives
Catherine
1985
Sara
1985
Hunter
Mrs. Jorgensen
1984
E/R
1984
Night Court
Jane Fletzker
1984
Cutter to Houston
1983
St. Elsewhere
Patty Galecki
1982
Newhart
1982
Remington Steele
Martha Ryan
1982
Police Squad!
1982
Father Murphy
1981
Bosom Buddies
Mrs. Wilson
1980
It's a Living
Harriet Higgins
1980
Joe's World
Katie Wabash
1979
Knots Landing
Mrs. Dunne
1979
Ike
Mrs. Wetserfield
1979
Married: The First Year
1979
Kaz
Mrs. Rice
1978
Dallas
Amy Stevens
1978
Rafferty
1977
Fish
1977
One Day at a Time
Alice Butterfield
1975
Barney Miller
Gwen Baxter
1975
Rhoda
1974
The Waltons
1972
Great Performances
Evelyn Jackson
1971
All in the Family
Veronica Cartright
1971
Route 66
1960
Movies(38)
Sew Torn
Ms. Engel
2025
The Magic Of Passion
Leslie
2022
Shedding Angels
Candice Murphy
2022
Knives Out
Greatnana Wanetta
2019
Not That Funny
Toogey Richmonde
2012
Samuel Bleak
Elaine
2011
Coyote County Loser
Maggie Hopps
2009
Midnight Clear
Eva
2006
Midnight Clear
Eva
2005
Crazylove
Mrs. Hallstrom
2005
Nine Lives
Marisa
2005
Home
Grammy Lou
2003
Devious Beings
Lady Jane
2002
A Fare to Remember
Ginny
1999
Mr. Murder
Alice Stillwater
1998
Border to Border
Mrs. Piston
1998
Saved By The Light
Dannion's Mother
1995
Frankie and Johnny
Frankie's Mother
1991
The Unborn
Martha Wellington
1991
Flight of Black Angel
Mrs. Gordon
1991
The Return of the Shaggy Dog
Betty's Mom
1987
Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac
Barbara Hamilton
1984
Fast-Walking
Motel Manager
1982
Splendor in the Grass
Miss Metcalf
1981
This House Possessed
Lucille
1981
A Change of Seasons
Alice Bingham
1980
American Gigolo
Lisa Williams
1980
The Onion Field
Mrs. Powell
1979
Ike
Mrs. Westerfield
1979
Fast Break
Ms. Tidwell
1979
A Question of Love
Reporter (uncredited)
1978
James at 15
Mrs. Stevens
1977
Hail
Mrs. Burd
1973
A Touch of Class
Patty Menkes
1973
The Rimers of Eldritch
Evelyn Jackson
1972
Lady Liberty
Subway Lady (uncredited)
1971
Joe
May Lou Curran
1970
Bad Day