K Callan

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K Callan

Acting 90 January 9, 1936

Dallas, Texas, USA

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 Thea…

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Knives Out

Knives Out

7.8 2019 Movie
Grey's Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy

8.2 2005 TV Show
The Mentalist

The Mentalist

8.4 2008 TV Show
How I Met Your Mother

How I Met Your Mother

8.1 2005 TV Show
Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

8.2 2013 TV Show
NCIS

NCIS

7.6 2003 TV Show
Castle

Castle

8.0 2009 TV Show
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

7.6 2000 TV Show
Heroes

Heroes

7.4 2006 TV Show
Desperate Housewives

Desperate Housewives

7.9 2004 TV Show
JAG

JAG

7.2 1995 TV Show
King of the Hill

King of the Hill

7.4 1997 TV Show

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Bad Day

    Movie

  2. 2026
    Widow's Bay

    TV show Ruth

  3. 2025
    Sew Torn

    Movie Ms. Engel

  4. 2023
    Poker Face

    TV show Betty

  5. 2022
    The Magic Of Passion

    Movie Leslie

  6. 2022
    Shedding Angels

    Movie Candice Murphy

  7. 2019
    Knives Out

    Movie Greatnana Wanetta

  8. 2019
    The Chosen

    TV show Elizabeth

  9. 2013
    Getting On

    TV show Susan Dayward

  10. 2013
    Brooklyn Nine-Nine

    TV show Carol

  11. 2012
    Emily Owens, M.D.

    TV show Lorraine Parks

  12. 2012
    Veep

    TV show Judy Sherman

  13. 2012
    Not That Funny

    Movie Toogey Richmonde

  14. 2011
    Samuel Bleak

    Movie Elaine

  15. 2010
    Law & Order: LA

    TV show Louise Hammond

  16. 2010
    Good Luck Charlie

    TV show Mrs. Monroe

More credits
  1. 2010
    Why Did I Get Married Too?

    Movie Ms. Tannenbaum

  2. 2009
    Castle

    TV show Delores Marsh

  3. 2009
    Coyote County Loser

    Movie Maggie Hopps

  4. 2009
    Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns

    TV show

  5. 2008
    The Mentalist

    TV show Annabelle Draber

  6. 2007
    Drive

    TV show Ceal Cousins (uncredited)

  7. 2006
    Heroes

    TV show Charlie Andrews

  8. 2006
    'Til Death

    TV show Mrs. Bauer

  9. 2006
    Heist

    TV show Helen

  10. 2006
    Four Kings

    TV show Mrs. Grayson

  11. 2006
    Midnight Clear

    Movie Eva

  12. 2005
    Midnight Clear

    Movie Eva

  13. 2005
    Crazylove

    Movie Mrs. Hallstrom

  14. 2005
    How I Met Your Mother

    TV show Grandma Lois

  15. 2005
    Nine Lives

    Movie Marisa

  16. 2005
    The Closer

    TV show Julia Rose

  17. 2005
    Grey's Anatomy

    TV show Janis

  18. 2004
    Desperate Housewives

    TV show Eileen Britt

  19. 2003
    Cold Case

    TV show Helen Russell (2006)

  20. 2003
    NCIS

    TV show Grace Mullen

  21. 2003
    Carnivàle

    TV show Eleanor McGill

  22. 2003
    Home

    Movie Grammy Lou

  23. 2003
    Nip/Tuck

    TV show Ellie Harkness

  24. 2002
    Without a Trace

    TV show Luanne Countryman