K Callan
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Not That Funny
as Toogey Richmonde
2012
American Gigolo
as Lisa Williams
1980
The Onion Field
as Mrs. Powell
1979
A Question of Love
as Reporter (uncredited)
1978
Midnight Clear
as Eva
2006
Crazylove
as Mrs. Hallstrom
2005
Nine Lives
as Marisa
2005
Fast-Walking
as Motel Manager
1982
Joe
as May Lou Curran
1970
Midnight Clear
as Eva
2005
Splendor in the Grass
as Miss Metcalf
1981
A Fare to Remember
as Ginny
1999
Saved By The Light
as Dannion's Mother
1995
Flight of Black Angel
as Mrs. Gordon
1991
Lady Liberty
as Subway Lady (uncredited)
1971
The Rimers of Eldritch
as Evelyn Jackson
1972
Coyote County Loser
as Maggie Hopps
2009
The Return of the Shaggy Dog
as Betty's Mom
1987
Frankie and Johnny
as Frankie's Mother
1991
James at 15
as Mrs. Stevens
1977
TV Appearances
St. Elsewhere
as Patty Galecki
1982
Night Court
as Jane Fletzker
1984
Carnivàle
as Eleanor McGill
2003
How I Met Your Mother
as Grandma Lois
2005
Remington Steele
as Martha Ryan
1982
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Martha Abernathy
2000
Rhoda
1974
L.A. Law
as Florence Hackett
1986
'Til Death
as Mrs. Bauer
2006
The Division
as Mary Johnson
2001
Heroes
as Charlie Andrews
2006
Drive
as Ceal Cousins (uncredited)
2007