Acting credits
101
Prolific
Very extensive acting filmography.
Actor
K Callan
Acting
Career Snapshot
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Movies: 34Series: 67
TMDB ID: 41729
IMDb ID: nm0130282
Known for: Acting
Born: January 9, 1942
Age: 84
Place of birth: Dallas, Texas, USA
Gender: Female
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1960 - 2025
Years active: 66
Average TMDB rating: 7.06
Wikidata: Q6342864
Also known as
Katherine Elizabeth Borman
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.
Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with K Callan.
7.0
Sew Torn
as Ms. Engel
2025 Movie
8.0
The Magic Of Passion
as Leslie
2022 Movie
Shedding Angels
as Candice Murphy
2022 Movie
7.8
Knives Out
as Greatnana Wanetta
2019 Movie
5.0
Not That Funny
as Toogey Richmonde
2012 Movie
4.5
Samuel Bleak
as Elaine
2011 Movie
6.1
Coyote County Loser
as Maggie Hopps
2009 Movie
5.1
Midnight Clear
as Eva
2006 Movie
5.2
Crazylove
as Mrs. Hallstrom
2005 Movie
6.1
Nine Lives
as Marisa
2005 Movie
Devious Beings
as Lady Jane
2002 Movie
4.0
A Fare to Remember
as Ginny
1999 Movie
4.9
Mr. Murder
as Alice Stillwater
1998 Movie
3.4
Saved By The Light
as Dannion's Mother
1995 Movie
6.8
Frankie and Johnny
as Frankie's Mother
1991 Movie
4.8
The Unborn
as Martha Wellington
1991 Movie
4.6
Flight of Black Angel
as Mrs. Gordon
1991 Movie
3.9
The Return of the Shaggy Dog
as Betty's Mom
1987 Movie
4.7
Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac
as Barbara Hamilton
1984 Movie
5.7
Fast-Walking
as Motel Manager
1982 Movie
6.4
Splendor in the Grass
as Miss Metcalf
1981 Movie
5.7
This House Possessed
as Lucille
1981 Movie
5.5
A Change of Seasons
as Alice Bingham
1980 Movie
6.2
American Gigolo
as Lisa Williams
1980 Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with K Callan.
7.5
Poker Face
as Betty • 1 eps
2023 Series
8.7
The Chosen
as Elizabeth • 1 eps
2019 Series
6.3
Getting On
as Susan Dayward • 3 eps
2013 Series
8.2
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
as Carol • 1 eps
2013 Series
6.4
Emily Owens, M.D.
as Lorraine Parks • 1 eps
2012 Series
7.5
Veep
as Judy Sherman • 3 eps
2012 Series
6.8
Law & Order: LA
as Louise Hammond • 1 eps
2010 Series
7.9
Good Luck Charlie
as Mrs. Monroe • 1 eps
2010 Series
8.0
Castle
as Delores Marsh • 1 eps
2009 Series
7.2
Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns
139 eps
2009 Series
8.4
The Mentalist
as Annabelle Draber • 1 eps
2008 Series
6.1
Drive
as Ceal Cousins (uncredited) • 1 eps
2007 Series
7.5
Heroes
as Charlie Andrews • 1 eps
2006 Series
6.4
'Til Death
as Mrs. Bauer • 1 eps
2006 Series
6.8
Heist
1 eps
2006 Series
4.2
Four Kings
as Mrs. Grayson • 1 eps
2006 Series
8.1
How I Met Your Mother
as Grandma Lois • 3 eps
2005 Series
7.9
The Closer
as Julia Rose • 1 eps
2005 Series
8.2
Grey's Anatomy
as Janis • 1 eps
2005 Series
7.9
Desperate Housewives
as Eileen Britt • 1 eps
2004 Series
7.8
Cold Case
as Helen Russell (2006) • 1 eps
2003 Series
7.6
NCIS
as Grace Mullen • 1 eps
2003 Series
7.9
Carnivàle
as Eleanor McGill • 5 eps
2003 Series
7.2
Nip/Tuck
as Ellie Harkness • 1 eps
2003 Series