K Callan
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1936-01-09
    • Born Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
  • Also Known As:

    Katherine Elizabeth Borman

K Callan

K Callan, born Katherine Elizabeth Borman on January 9, 1936, in Dallas, Texas, is a distinguished American actress and author with a career spanning over six decades. She began her acting journey at the Margo Jones Theatre and gained national attention in 1970 for her role as Mary Lou Curran in the film Joe. Her extensive filmography includes notable films such as A Touch of Class (1973), American Gigolo (1980), and The Onion Field (1979). On television, she is best known for portraying Martha Kent, Clark Kent's adoptive mother, in the ABC series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993–1997). She has also appeared in series like All in the Family, Carnivàle, How I Met Your Mother, and Getting On . In addition to her acting career, Callan is a prolific author of over 30 showbiz reference books, including The New York Agent Book, The Los Angeles Agent Book, and How to Sell Yourself As an Actor . She was married to author James Ruskin Callan from 1957 to 1968 and has three children: Jamie, Kelly, and Kristi Callan . Callan's contributions to the entertainment industry have been recognized with awards such as Best Actress at the 2021 Toronto International Women Film Festival for her role in Pie in the Sky.

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