K Callan facts for kids
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Katherine Elizabeth Borman
January 9, 1936 Dallas, Texas, U.S.
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| Alma mater | North Texas State University |
| Occupation | Actress, author |
| Years active | 1956–present |
| Known for | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman |
| Spouse(s) | James Ruskin Callan |
| Children | 3 |
K. Callan, whose full name is Katherine Elizabeth Borman, was born on January 9, 1936. She is an American actress and writer. Many people know her for playing Martha Kent, who was Clark Kent's mother, in the TV show Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. More recently, she played Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, in the historical drama series The Chosen.
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Early Life and Acting Dreams
K. Callan was born in Dallas, Texas. When she was just five years old, she knew she wanted to be an actress. She started acting in school plays. Later, she studied drama at North Texas State University in Denton, Texas. After college, she taught drama at a Catholic girls' school. She even started a children's theater group.
Acting Career Highlights
Callan's first TV appearance was in an episode of Route 66 in 1962. She started acting regularly on TV again in 1970. She has been a guest star on many popular shows. These include One Day at a Time, St. Elsewhere, and JAG.
She had an important role in an episode of All in the Family called "Cousin Liz". This episode won an Emmy Award. She also played April Stevens Ewing's mother in the TV show Dallas. You might also remember her as Mrs. Monroe, Gabe Duncan's teacher, in Good Luck Charlie. She also appeared in Desperate Housewives and How I Met Your Mother. In the show Heroes, she played an older version of the character Charlie.
Besides acting, K. Callan has written several books. These books help people who want to be actors or directors. Some of her book titles are The Los Angeles Agent and How to Sell Yourself as an Actor. She learned acting at HB Studio in New York City. She also appeared in TV commercials for products like Anacin and Sanka.
Personal Life
K. Callan was married to James Ruskin Callan, who is an author. They are now divorced. They have three children together: Jamie Callan, Kelly Callan, and Kristi Callan.
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1970 | Joe | Mary Lou Curran | as K. Callan |
| 1971 | Lady Liberty | Subway Lady | Uncredited |
| 1972 | Hail | Mrs. Burd | |
| 1973 | A Touch of Class | Patty Menkes | as K. Callan |
| 1979 | Fast Break | Ms. Tidwell | |
| 1979 | The Onion Field | Mrs. Powell | |
| 1980 | American ... | Lisa Williams | |
| 1980 | A Change of Seasons | Alice Bingham | |
| 1982 | Fast-Walking | Motel Manager | |
| 1991 | The Unborn | Martha Wellington | |
| 1991 | Frankie and Johnny | Frankie's Mother | |
| 1998 | Border to Border | Mrs. Piston | |
| 1999 | A Fare to Remember | Ginny | |
| 2002 | Devious Beings | Lady Jane | |
| 2005 | Nine Lives | Marisa | |
| 2005 | Crazylove | Mrs. Hallstrom | |
| 2006 | Midnight Clear | Eva | |
| 2007 | Coyote County Loser | Maggie Hopps | |
| 2010 | Why Did I Get Married Too? | Ms. Tannenbaum | |
| 2012 | Not That Funny | Toogey Richmonde | |
| 2013 | Samuel Bleak | Elaine | |
| 2019 | Knives Out | Wanetta "Great Nana" Thrombey | |
| 2023 | Pie in the Sky | Mama |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1962 | Route 66 | Western Union Operator | Episode: "Aren't You Surprised to See Me?" |
| 1972 | Great Performances | Evelyn Jackson | Episode: "The Rimers of Eldritch" |
| 1976–1977 | One Day at a Time | Alice Butterfield | 4 episodes |
| 1977 | Barney Miller | Gwen Baxter | Episode: "Fire '77" |
| 1977 | The Four of Us | Marie | unsold pilot |
| 1977 | Fish | Mrs. Lester | 2 episodes |
| 1977 | All in the Family | Veronica Cartwright | Episode: "Cousin Liz" |
| 1977 | James at 16 | Mrs. Stevens | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1977 | Rhoda | Dr. Sanders | Episode: "Who's Why" |
| 1978 | Family | Sophie Sullivan | Episode: "Starting Over" |
| 1979 | Ike: The War Years | Mrs. Westerfield | Two-part TV movie |
| 1979 | Blind Ambition | Mrs. Kleindienst | TV Miniseries |
| 1979–1980 | Joe's World | Katie Wabash | Regular role |
| 1982 | Police Squad! | Charlotte Burton | Episode: "The Butler Did It (A Bird in the Hand)" |
| 1983 | Cutter to Houston | Connie Buford | Regular role |
| 1983 | Knots Landing | Mrs. Dunne | Episode: "The Fatal Blow" |
| 1983 | Newhart | Janet Ebersol | Episode: The Visitors |
| 1985 | Hollywood Wives | Catherine | TV Miniseries |
| 1985 | St. Elsewhere | Patty Galecki | 2 episodes |
| 1986 | Moonlighting | Carolyn Kandinsky | Episode: In God We Strongly Suspect |
| 1986 | It's a Living | Dot's Mom | Episode: Oddest Couple |
| 1987 | Highway to Heaven | Mrs. Lowell | Episode: Normal People |
| 1989 | Quantum Leap | Lenore Mackenzie | Episode: "The Americanization of Machiko - August 4, 1953" |
| 1990 | Dallas | Amy Stevens | 4 episodes |
| 1993–1997 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | Martha Kent | Regular role |
| 1993 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | Alsia | Episode:"Rivals" |
| 2000 | Diagnosis: Murder | Various roles | One episode |
| 2000–2003 | King of the Hill | Tilly Hill (voice) | 3 episodes |
| 2003–2005 | Carnivale | Eleanor McGill | Recurring role, 8 episodes |
| 2006 | Cold Case | Helen Russell | Episode "The Hen House" |
| 2007 | Desperate Housewives | Ilene Britt | Episode "Getting Married Today" |
| 2007–2012 | How I Met Your Mother | Grandma Lois | 3 episodes |
| 2009–2010 | Meet the Browns | Miss Daisy/Daisy LaRue | 20 episodes |
| 2011, 2020 | NCIS | various roles | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Getting On | Susan Dayward | 3 episodes |
| 2016 | Veep | Judy Sherman | Recurring role |
| 2017 | Grey's Anatomy | Janis | One episode |
| 2021 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Carol | 1 episode |
| 2023 | Poker Face | Betty | Episode "Time of the Monkey" |
See also
In Spanish: K Callan para niños
