K Callan
- Highest Rated: Knives Out (2019)
- Lowest Rated: Why Did I Get Married Too (2010)
- Birthday: Jan 9, 1942
- Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, USA
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Born in Dallas, Texas, K Callan's first professional job was at the Margo JonesTheatre. She first gained national attention as Peter Boyle's mousy wife in thelegendary Joe (1970). Her career includes film, television and theater. Othermemorable films include American Gigolo (1980) and A Touch of Class (1973). Aregular guest star in countless television movies and series, her favoritetelevision roles include the lesbian Veronica in the Emmy-winning "Cousin Liz"episode of "All in the Family" (1971), Superman's mom on "Lois & Clark: The NewAdventures of Superman" (1993) and the wife of an Alzheimer's patient on "Nip/Tuck"(2003).Callan is a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, the TelevisionAcademy and is a past Board Member of the Screen Actors Guild. In addition to herwork as an actor, she has also authored a string of showbiz reference books: "How toSell Yourself as an Actor", "The Script is Finished, Now What do I Do?", "DirectingYour Directing Career", "The Los Angeles Agent Book" and "The New York Agent Book".
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Highest Rated Movies
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Knives Out
97% -
A Touch of Class
91% -
The Onion Field
85% -
Joe
80%
Filmography
Movies
Rating |
Title |
Credit |
Box
|
Year |
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97% | Knives Out | Actor | — | 2019 |
Not That Funny | Actor | — | 2012 | |
27% | Why Did I Get Married Too | Ms. Tannenbaum | $48.6M | 2010 |
Coyote County Loser | Maggie Hopps | — | 2009 | |
Midnight Clear | Eva | — | 2007 | |
Crave | Actor | — | 2007 | |
Crazylove | Mrs. Hallstrom | — | 2005 | |
Devious Beings | Lady Jane | — | 2002 | |
Saved by the Light | Dannion's Mother (Margie) | — | 1995 | |
66% | Frankie & Johnny | Frankie's Mother | — | 1991 |
Flight of Black Angel | Mrs. Gordon | — | 1991 | |
The Unborn | Martha | — | 1991 | |
Incident at Dark River | Actor | — | 1989 | |
Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac | Barbara Hamilton | — | 1984 | |
Fast-Walking | Motel Manager | — | 1982 | |
This House Possessed | Actor | — | 1981 | |
68% | American Gigolo | Lisa Williams | — | 1980 |
85% | The Onion Field | Mrs. Powell | — | 1979 |
Fast Break | Ms. Tidwell | — | 1979 | |
91% | A Touch of Class | Patty Menkes | — | 1973 |
Hail | Burd | — | 1972 | |
80% | Joe | Mary Lou Curran | — | 1970 |
TV
Rating |
Title |
Credit |
Year |
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Code Black
2015-2018
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Ruth |
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83% |
How I Met Your Mother
2005-2014
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Grandma Lois |
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NCIS
2003
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Grace Mullen |
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Meet the Browns
2009
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Miss Daisy Dupre |
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The Mentalist
2008-2015
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Annabelle Draber |
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Comment je l'ai rencontrée
2005-2011
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Grandma Lois |
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66% |
Desperate Housewives
2004-2012
|
Ilene Britt |
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65% |
Drive
2007
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Ceal Cousins |
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'Til Death
2006-2010
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Mrs. Bauer |
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Cold Case
2003-2010
|
Helen |
|
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14% |
Four Kings
2006
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Mrs. Grayson |
|
33% |
Heist
2006
|
|
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53% |
Carnivàle
2003-2005
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Eleanor |
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000-2015
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Grandma Martha Jones |
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King of the Hill
1997-2010
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Voice |
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Crossing Jordan
2001-2007
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Penelope Zimmerman |
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Kate Brasher
2009
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Mrs. Williams |
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Diagnosis Murder
1993-2001
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Ginger Nettleton |
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Dawson's Creek
1998-2003
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Miss Constance Freckling |
|
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84% |
NYPD Blue
1993-2005
|
Ginny Hastings |
|
86% |
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993-1997
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Martha Kent |
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90% |
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993-1999
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Alsia |
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Coach
1989-1997
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Marion |
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Dallas
1978-1991
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Quantum Leap
1989-1993
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Lenore |
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Newhart
1982-1990
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Janet |
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Highway to Heaven
1984-1989
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Mrs. Lowell |
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Night Court
1984-1992
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Mrs. Fletzker |
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97% |
Moonlighting
1985-1989
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Caroline Kandinski |
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St. Elsewhere
1982-1988
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78% |
Bosom Buddies
1980-1982
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Mrs. Wilson |
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The Waltons
1972-1981
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Nurse Corrigan |
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All in the Family
1971-1979
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Veronica |
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Barney Miller
1975-1982
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Baxter |
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Rhoda
1978
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Dr. Sanders |
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Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (inactive)
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QUOTES FROM K Callan CHARACTERS
- Mrs. Powell
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Besides it's all in the family.