K Callan
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.
Known For
Grey's Anatomy
NCIS
NCIS
The Mentalist
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Desperate Housewives
Widow's Bay
Castle
All Movies (38)
- Sew Torn2025 · as Ms. Engel
- The Magic Of Passion2022 · as Leslie
- Shedding Angels2022 · as Candice Murphy
- Knives Out2019 · as Greatnana Wanetta
- Not That Funny2012 · as Toogey Richmonde
- Samuel Bleak2011 · as Elaine
- Coyote County Loser2009 · as Maggie Hopps
- Midnight Clear2006 · as Eva
- Midnight Clear2005 · as Eva
- Crazylove2005 · as Mrs. Hallstrom
- Nine Lives2005 · as Marisa
- Home2003 · as Grammy Lou
- Devious Beings2002 · as Lady Jane
- A Fare to Remember1999 · as Ginny
- Mr. Murder1998 · as Alice Stillwater
- Border to Border1998 · as Mrs. Piston
- Saved By The Light1995 · as Dannion's Mother
- Frankie and Johnny1991 · as Frankie's Mother
- The Unborn1991 · as Martha Wellington
- Flight of Black Angel1991 · as Mrs. Gordon
- The Return of the Shaggy Dog1987 · as Betty's Mom
- Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac1984 · as Barbara Hamilton
- Fast-Walking1982 · as Motel Manager
- Splendor in the Grass1981 · as Miss Metcalf
- This House Possessed1981 · as Lucille
- A Change of Seasons1980 · as Alice Bingham
- American Gigolo1980 · as Lisa Williams
- The Onion Field1979 · as Mrs. Powell
- Ike1979 · as Mrs. Westerfield
- Fast Break1979 · as Ms. Tidwell
- A Question of Love1978 · as Reporter (uncredited)
- James at 151977 · as Mrs. Stevens
- Hail1973 · as Mrs. Burd
- A Touch of Class1973 · as Patty Menkes
- The Rimers of Eldritch1972 · as Evelyn Jackson
- Lady Liberty1971 · as Subway Lady (uncredited)
- Joe1970 · as May Lou Curran
- Bad Day—
All TV Shows (75)
- Widow's Bay2026 · as Ruth
- Poker Face2023 · as Betty
- The Chosen2019 · as Elizabeth
- Getting On2013 · as Susan Dayward
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine2013 · as Carol
- Emily Owens, M.D.2012 · as Lorraine Parks
- Veep2012 · as Judy Sherman
- Law & Order: LA2010 · as Louise Hammond
- Good Luck Charlie2010 · as Mrs. Monroe
- Castle2009 · as Delores Marsh
- Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns2009
- The Mentalist2008 · as Annabelle Draber
- Drive2007 · as Ceal Cousins (uncredited)
- Heroes2006 · as Charlie Andrews
- 'Til Death2006 · as Mrs. Bauer
- Heist2006 · as Helen
- Four Kings2006 · as Mrs. Grayson
- How I Met Your Mother2005 · as Grandma Lois
- The Closer2005 · as Julia Rose
- Grey's Anatomy2005 · as Janis
- Desperate Housewives2004 · as Eileen Britt
- Cold Case2003 · as Helen Russell (2006)
- NCIS2003 · as Grace Mullen
- NCIS2003 · as Bertha Jones-Delacroix
- Carnivàle2003 · as Eleanor McGill
- Nip/Tuck2003 · as Ellie Harkness
- Without a Trace2002 · as Luanne Countryman
- Crossing Jordan2001 · as Penelope Zimmerman
- The Division2001 · as Mary Johnson
- The Division2001 · as Halle McAdams
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2000 · as Martha Abernathy
- Family Law1999 · as Myra Hollenbeck
- Dawson's Creek1998 · as Miss Constance Freckling
- King of the Hill1997 · as Tilly Hill (voice)
- 7th Heaven1996 · as Grandma James
- JAG1995 · as Esther Gale
- ER1994 · as Kelly Robinson
- Chicago Hope1994 · as Emily Beck
- Birdland1994
- Diagnosis: Murder1993 · as Jake's Landlady
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman1993 · as Martha Kent
- Quantum Leap1989 · as Lenore Mackenzie
- Coach1989 · as Marion
- L.A. Law1986 · as Florence Hackett
- Moonlighting1985 · as Carolyn Kandinsky
- Hollywood Wives1985 · as Catherine
- Sara1985
- Hunter1984 · as Mrs. Jorgensen
- Hunter1984 · as Linda Ryan
- E/R1984
- Night Court1984 · as Jane Fletzker
- Cutter to Houston1983
- St. Elsewhere1982 · as Patty Galecki
- Newhart1982
- Remington Steele1982 · as Martha Ryan
- Police Squad!1982
- Father Murphy1981
- Secrets of Midland Heights1980 · as Hilda Carroll
- Bosom Buddies1980 · as Mrs. Wilson
- It's a Living1980 · as Harriet Higgins
- Joe's World1979 · as Katie Wabash
- Knots Landing1979 · as Mrs. Dunne
- Ike1979 · as Mrs. Wetserfield
- Married: The First Year1979
- Kaz1978 · as Mrs. Rice
- Dallas1978 · as Amy Stevens
- Rafferty1977
- Fish1977
- One Day at a Time1975 · as Alice Butterfield
- Barney Miller1975 · as Gwen Baxter
- Rhoda1974
- The Waltons1972
- Great Performances1971 · as Evelyn Jackson
- All in the Family1971 · as Veronica Cartright
- Route 661960