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