Actor / Actress
Actor / Actress
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.
K Callan is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Widow's Bay (2026), Sew Torn (2025), Samuel Bleak (2011), Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993), American Gigolo (1980), The Mentalist (2008), How I Met Your Mother (2005), Grey's Anatomy (2005). The recorded credits span 1971 to 2026, including 3 movies and 26 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Katherine Elizabeth Borman · Katherine Elizabeth Callan
TV ShowWidow's Bay
MovieSew Torn
MovieSamuel Bleak
TV ShowLois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
MovieAmerican Gigolo
TV ShowThe Mentalist
TV ShowHow I Met Your Mother
TV ShowGrey's Anatomy
TV ShowNCIS
TV ShowCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TV ShowDesperate Housewives
TV ShowCastle
TV ShowJAG
TV ShowKing of the Hill
TV ShowBrooklyn Nine-Nine
TV ShowER
TV ShowDallas
TV ShowGreat Performances
TV ShowHeroes
TV ShowThe Chosen
TV ShowThe Closer
TV ShowKnots Landing
TV ShowDiagnosis: Murder
TV ShowChicago Hope
TV ShowWithout a Trace
TV ShowCold Case
TV ShowNip/Tuck
TV ShowThe Waltons
TV ShowDawson's Creek