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K Callan

K Callan

Known For Acting
Birthday Jan 09, 1942 (83)
Birthplace Dallas, Texas, USA
Popularity 4 (history)
Updated Aug 08, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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 di ... verse 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

Filmography

Sew Torn

Sew Torn

2024

as Ms. Engel

Shedding Angels

Shedding Angels

2022

as Candice Murphy

Knives Out

Knives Out

2019

as Greatnana Wanetta

Not That Funny

Not That Funny

2012

as Toogey Richmonde

Midnight Clear

Midnight Clear

2006

as Eva

Midnight Clear

Midnight Clear

2005

as Eva

Crazylove

Crazylove

2005

as Mrs. Hallstrom

Nine Lives

Nine Lives

2005

as Marisa

Home

Home

2003

as Grammy Lou

Devious Beings

Devious Beings

2002

as Lady Jane

A Fare to Remember

A Fare to Remember

1999

as Ginny

Mr. Murder

Mr. Murder

1998

as Alice Stillwater

Saved By The Light

Saved By The Light

1995

as Dannion's Mother

Flight of Black Angel

Flight of Black Angel

1991

as Mrs. Gordon

The Unborn

The Unborn

1991

as Martha Wellington

Frankie and Johnny

Frankie and Johnny

1991

as Frankie's Mother

The Return of the Shaggy Dog

The Return of the Shaggy Dog

1987

as Betty's Mom

Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac

Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac

1984

as Barbara Hamilton

Leadfoot

Leadfoot

1982

as Pam's Mother

Fast-Walking

Fast-Walking

1982

as Motel Manager

This House Possessed

This House Possessed

1981

as Lucille

Splendor in the Grass

Splendor in the Grass

1981

as Miss Metcalf

American Gigolo

American Gigolo

1980

as Lisa Williams

A Change of Seasons

A Change of Seasons

1980

as Alice Bingham

Fast Break

Fast Break

1979

as Ms. Tidwell

The Onion Field

The Onion Field

1979

as Mrs. Powell

Ike

Ike

1979

as Mrs. Westerfield

A Question of Love

A Question of Love

1978

as Reporter (uncredited)

James at 15

James at 15

1977

as Mrs. Stevens

A Touch of Class

A Touch of Class

1973

as Patty Menkes

Hail

Hail

1973

as Mrs. Burd

The Rimers of Eldritch

The Rimers of Eldritch

1972

as Evelyn Jackson

Joe

Joe

1970

as May Lou Curran (as K. Callan)

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

as Martha Kent

Episodes: 87

First Aired: Sep 12, 1993

Joe's World

as Katie Wabash

Episodes: 11

First Aired: Dec 28, 1979

Carnivàle

as Eleanor McGill

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Sep 14, 2003

Coach

as Marion

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Feb 28, 1989

One Day at a Time

as Alice Butterfield

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Dec 16, 1975

How I Met Your Mother

as Grandma Lois

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Sep 19, 2005

King of the Hill

as Tilly Hill (voice)

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jan 12, 1997

Dallas

as Amy Stevens

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Apr 02, 1978

Veep

as Judy Sherman

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Apr 22, 2012

Getting On

as Susan Dayward

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Nov 24, 2013

JAG

as Esther Gale

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 23, 1995

It's a Living

as Harriet Higgins

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Oct 30, 1980

The Division

as Halle McAdams

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 07, 2001

Night Court

as Jane Fletzker

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 04, 1984

Remington Steele

as Martha Ryan

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 01, 1982

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

as Martha Abernathy

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 06, 2000

L.A. Law

as Florence Hackett

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 15, 1986

'Til Death

as Mrs. Bauer

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 07, 2006

The Division

as Mary Johnson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 07, 2001

Heroes

as Charlie Andrews

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 25, 2006

Drive

as Ceal Cousins (uncredited)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 13, 2007

Desperate Housewives

as Eileen Britt

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 03, 2004

All in the Family

as Veronica Cartright

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 12, 1971

Dawson's Creek

as Miss Constance Freckling

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 20, 1998

Cold Case

as Helen Russell (2006)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 28, 2003

Crossing Jordan

as Penelope Zimmerman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 24, 2001

Moonlighting

as Carolyn Kandinsky

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 03, 1985

Nip/Tuck

as Ellie Harkness

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 22, 2003

Without a Trace

as Luanne Countryman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 26, 2002

Knots Landing

as Mrs. Dunne

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 27, 1979

Diagnosis: Murder

as Jake's Landlady

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 29, 1993

Quantum Leap

as Lenore Mackenzie

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 26, 1989

NCIS

as Grace Mullen

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 2003

7th Heaven

as Grandma James

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 26, 1996

Hunter

as Mrs. Jorgensen

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 18, 1984

ER

as Kelly Robinson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 19, 1994

Family Law

as Myra Hollenbeck

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1999

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

as Carol

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 17, 2013

Castle

as Delores Marsh

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 09, 2009

Hunter

as Linda Ryan

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 18, 1984

The Mentalist

as Annabelle Draber

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 2008

Law & Order: LA

as Louise Hammond

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 29, 2010

Grey's Anatomy

as Janis

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 27, 2005

Barney Miller

as Gwen Baxter

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 23, 1975

Poker Face

as Betty

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 26, 2023

NCIS

as Bertha Jones-Delacroix

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 2003

Emily Owens, M.D.

as Lorraine Parks

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 16, 2012

The Chosen

as Elizabeth

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 21, 2019

Good Luck Charlie

as Mrs. Monroe

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 04, 2010

The Closer

as Julia Rose

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 13, 2005

Four Kings

as Mrs. Grayson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 05, 2006

Great Performances

as Evelyn Jackson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 28, 1971

St. Elsewhere

as Patty Galecki

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 26, 1982

Kaz

as Mrs. Rice

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 10, 1978

Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns

Episodes: 139

First Aired: Jan 07, 2009

Cutter to Houston

Episodes: 9

First Aired: Oct 01, 1983

Married: The First Year

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Feb 28, 1979

Fish

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Feb 05, 1977

St. Elsewhere

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 26, 1982

Rhoda

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 09, 1974

Heist

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 22, 2006

Route 66

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 1960

Bosom Buddies

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 27, 1980

Newhart

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1982

Police Squad!

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 04, 1982

Father Murphy

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 03, 1981

Chicago Hope

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 18, 1994

The Waltons

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 14, 1972

E/R

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 16, 1984

Birdland

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 05, 1994

Rafferty

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 05, 1977

Sara

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 23, 1985

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Popularity History


Year Month Avg Max Min
2024 6 9 12 6
2024 7 16 27 7
2024 8 12 30 6
2024 9 9 19 3
2024 10 5 9 3
2024 11 5 10 2
2024 12 6 9 2
2025 1 11 30 4
2025 2 4 11 1
2025 3 4 10 1
2025 5 2 3 1
2025 6 1 1 1
2025 7 0 1 0
2025 8 2 5 0

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