Portrait of K Callan

K Callan

Acting

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.

Born: January 9, 1942

Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, USA

Filmography

2025
Sew Torn

as Ms. Engel

2023
Poker Face

as Betty

2022
Shedding Angels

as Candice Murphy

2019
Knives Out

as Greatnana Wanetta

2019
The Chosen

as Elizabeth

2013
Getting On

as Susan Dayward

2013
2012
Emily Owens, M.D.

as Lorraine Parks

2012
Veep

as Judy Sherman

2012
Not That Funny

as Toogey Richmonde

2011
Samuel Bleak

as Elaine

2010
Law & Order: LA

as Louise Hammond

2010
Good Luck Charlie

as Mrs. Monroe

2009
Castle

as Delores Marsh

2009
Coyote County Loser

as Maggie Hopps

2008
The Mentalist

as Annabelle Draber

2007
Drive

as Ceal Cousins (uncredited)

2006
Heroes

as Charlie Andrews

2006
'Til Death

as Mrs. Bauer

2006
2006
Four Kings

as Mrs. Grayson

2006
2005
Crazylove

as Mrs. Hallstrom

2005
How I Met Your Mother

as Grandma Lois

2005
Nine Lives

as Marisa

2005
The Closer

as Julia Rose

2005
2004
Desperate Housewives

as Eileen Britt

2003
Cold Case

as Helen Russell (2006)

2003
NCIS

as Grace Mullen

2003
NCIS

as Bertha Jones-Delacroix

2003
Carnivàle

as Eleanor McGill

2003
Nip/Tuck

as Ellie Harkness

2002
Without a Trace

as Luanne Countryman

2002
Devious Beings

as Lady Jane

2001
Crossing Jordan

as Penelope Zimmerman

2001
The Division

as Mary Johnson

2001
The Division

as Halle McAdams

2000
1999
Family Law

as Myra Hollenbeck

1999
1998
Mr. Murder

as Alice Stillwater

1998
Dawson's Creek

as Miss Constance Freckling

1997
King of the Hill

as Tilly Hill (voice)

1996
7th Heaven

as Grandma James

1995
Saved By The Light

as Dannion's Mother

1995
JAG

as Esther Gale

1994
ER

as Kelly Robinson

1993
Diagnosis: Murder

as Jake's Landlady

1991
Frankie and Johnny

as Frankie's Mother

1991
The Unborn

as Martha Wellington

1991
Flight of Black Angel

as Mrs. Gordon

1989
Quantum Leap

as Lenore Mackenzie

1989
Coach

as Marion

1986
L.A. Law

as Florence Hackett

1985
Moonlighting

as Carolyn Kandinsky

1985
1984
Hunter

as Mrs. Jorgensen

1984
Hunter

as Linda Ryan

1984
1984
1984
Night Court

as Jane Fletzker

1982
St. Elsewhere

as Patty Galecki

1982
Remington Steele

as Martha Ryan

1982
Fast-Walking

as Motel Manager

1981
Splendor in the Grass

as Miss Metcalf

1981
1980
A Change of Seasons

as Alice Bingham

1980
Bosom Buddies

as Mrs. Wilson

1980
It's a Living

as Harriet Higgins

1980
American Gigolo

as Lisa Williams

1979
Knots Landing

as Mrs. Dunne

1979
The Onion Field

as Mrs. Powell

1979
Ike

as Mrs. Westerfield

1979
Fast Break

as Ms. Tidwell

1978
A Question of Love

as Reporter (uncredited)

1978
Kaz

as Mrs. Rice

1978
Dallas

as Amy Stevens

1977
James at 15

as Mrs. Stevens

1977
1975
One Day at a Time

as Alice Butterfield

1975
Barney Miller

as Gwen Baxter

1974
1973
Hail

as Mrs. Burd

1973
A Touch of Class

as Patty Menkes

1972
The Rimers of Eldritch

as Evelyn Jackson

1971
Lady Liberty

as Subway Lady (uncredited)

1971
Great Performances

as Evelyn Jackson

1971
All in the Family

as Veronica Cartright

1970
Joe

as May Lou Curran