K Callan
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
The Mentalist
Annabelle Draber
2008
Series
NCIS
Grace Mullen
2003
Series
NCIS
Bertha Jones-Delacroix
2003
Series
Grey's Anatomy
Janis
2005
Series
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Martha Abernathy
2000
Series
Castle
Delores Marsh
2009
Series
Desperate Housewives
Eileen Britt
2004
Series
JAG
Esther Gale
1995
Series
Diagnosis: Murder
Jake's Landlady
1993
Series
How I Met Your Mother
Grandma Lois
2005
Series
King of the Hill
Tilly Hill (voice)
1997
Series
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Carol
2013
Series
Chicago Hope
Emily Beck
1994
Series
Without a Trace
Luanne Countryman
2002
Series
The Closer
Julia Rose
2005
Series
Heroes
Charlie Andrews
2006
Series
ER
Kelly Robinson
1994
Series
Crossing Jordan
Penelope Zimmerman
2001
Series
Great Performances
Evelyn Jackson
1971
Series
Knots Landing
Mrs. Dunne
1979
Series
Cold Case
Helen Russell (2006)
2003
Series
Nip/Tuck
Ellie Harkness
2003
Series
L.A. Law
Florence Hackett
1986
Series
Quantum Leap
Lenore Mackenzie
1989
Series
Dallas
Amy Stevens
1978
Series
The Chosen
Elizabeth
2019
Series
Night Court
Jane Fletzker
1984
Series
St. Elsewhere
Patty Galecki
1982
Series
Dawson's Creek
Miss Constance Freckling
1998
Series
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Martha Kent
1993
Series
The Waltons
1972
Series
Coach
Marion
1989
Series
The Division
Mary Johnson
2001
Series
The Division
Halle McAdams
2001
Series
Barney Miller
Gwen Baxter
1975
Series
Moonlighting
Carolyn Kandinsky
1985
Series
Veep
Judy Sherman
2012
Series
Route 66
1960
Series
Newhart
1982
Series
Newhart
Jane Ebersol
1982
Series
Remington Steele
Martha Ryan
1982
Series
Hunter
Mrs. Jorgensen
1984
Series
Hunter
Linda Ryan
1984
Series
Good Luck Charlie
Mrs. Monroe
2010
Series
Widow's Bay
Ruth
2026
Series
Lou Grant
Louise Florence
1977
Series
One Day at a Time
Alice Butterfield
1975
Series
Family Law
Myra Hollenbeck
1999
Series
All in the Family
Veronica Cartright
1971
Series
7th Heaven
Grandma James
1996
Series
Law & Order: LA
Louise Hammond
2010
Series
Rhoda
1974
Series
Poker Face
Betty
2023
Film
Knives Out
Greatnana Wanetta
2019
Series
'Til Death
Mrs. Bauer
2006
Series
Carnivàle
Eleanor McGill
2003
Series
Emily Owens, M.D.
Lorraine Parks
2012
Series
It's a Living
Harriet Higgins
1980
Series
Getting On
Susan Dayward
2013
Series
Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns
2009
Series
Kaz
Mrs. Rice
1978
Series
Police Squad!
1982
Series
Bosom Buddies
Mrs. Wilson
1980
Series
E/R
1984
Series
Drive
Ceal Cousins (uncredited)
2007
Series
Four Kings
Mrs. Grayson
2006
Series
Father Murphy
1981
Series
Secrets of Midland Heights
Hilda Carroll
1980
Series
Fish
1977
Series
Ike
Mrs. Wetserfield
1979
Series
Heist
Helen
2006
Film
American Gigolo
Lisa Williams
1980
Film
Why Did I Get Married Too?
Ms. Tannenbaum
2010
Series
Sara
1985
Series
Rafferty
1977
Series
Hollywood Wives
Catherine
1985
Film
Frankie and Johnny
Frankie's Mother
1991
Joe's World
Katie Wabash
1979
Film
Sew Torn
Ms. Engel
2025
Cutter to Houston
1983
Series
Birdland
1994
Film
The Onion Field
Mrs. Powell
1979
Film
Nine Lives
Marisa
2005
Film
Ike
Mrs. Westerfield
1979
Film
A Touch of Class
Patty Menkes
1973
Film
A Change of Seasons
Alice Bingham
1980
Film
Splendor in the Grass
Miss Metcalf
1981
Film
Flight of Black Angel
Mrs. Gordon
1991
Film
Saved By The Light
Dannion's Mother
1995
Married: The First Year
1979
Film
Samuel Bleak
Elaine
2011
Film
Mr. Murder
Alice Stillwater
1998
Film
Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac
Barbara Hamilton
1984
Film
The Unborn
Martha Wellington
1991
Film
A Question of Love
Reporter (uncredited)
1978
Film
Joe
May Lou Curran
1970
Film
Lady Liberty
Subway Lady (uncredited)
1971
Film
A Fare to Remember
Ginny
1999
Film
Fast-Walking
Motel Manager
1982
Film
The Return of the Shaggy Dog
Betty's Mom
1987
Film
Not That Funny
Toogey Richmonde
2012
Film
Crazylove
Mrs. Hallstrom
2005
Film
Fast Break
Ms. Tidwell
1979
Film
The Rimers of Eldritch
Evelyn Jackson
1972
Film
Hail
Mrs. Burd
1973
Film
Midnight Clear
Eva
2006
Film
Shedding Angels
Candice Murphy
2022
Bad Day
2026
Film
The Magic Of Passion
Leslie
2022
Film
This House Possessed
Lucille
1981
Film
Coyote County Loser
Maggie Hopps
2009
Film
Devious Beings
Lady Jane
2002
Home
Grammy Lou
2003
Film
James at 15
Mrs. Stevens
1977
Border to Border
Mrs. Piston
1998
Midnight Clear
Eva
2005