Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
September 2, 1955
Place of Birth:
Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
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Linda Purl
Biography
Linda Purl (born September 2, 1955) is an American actress and singer, perhaps best known for portraying Charlene Matlock on Matlock.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hollywood Grit | Eleanor Rhodes |
| 2022 | Paul's Promise | Minnie Holderfield |
| 2021 | Doomsday Mom | Kay Woodcock |
| 2020 | The Swing of Things | Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein |
| 2020 | Broken Halos | Blondie |
| 2016 | Bender | Mrs. Thomas |
| 2012 | Stalked at 17 | Lauren |
| 2006 | Maid of Honor | Laci Collins |
| 2005 | Criminal Intent | Kirsten Sorensen |
| 2004 | Stranger at the Door | Kathleen Norris |
| 2003 | Fear of the Dark | Sandy Bilings |
| 2003 | Frozen Impact | Dr. Christy Blanchard |
| 2000 | The Perfect Tenant | Jessica Michaels |
| 1999 | Holy Joe | Joan Wolrod |
| 1998 | Mighty Joe Young | Dr. Ruth Young |
| 1997 | The Absolute Truth | Jean Douglas |
| 1996 | Born Free: A New Adventure | Eleanor Porter |
| 1994 | Incident at Deception Ridge | Helen Davis |
| 1994 | Natural Causes | Jessie McCarthy |
| 1994 | Accidental Meeting | Maryanne Bellmann |
| 1994 | Natural Causes | Jessie MacCarthy |
| 1992 | Secrets | Jane Adams |
| 1992 | Body Language | Norma Suffield |
| 1991 | Before the Storm | Kate Del 'Amico |
| 1991 | Under Cover | Kate Del'Amico |
| 1990 | Web of Deceit | Lauren Hale |
| 1990 | Timeless Tales: Rapunzel | Rapunzel |
| 1988 | Addicted to His Love | Cassie Robbins |
| 1988 | Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs | Beverly |
| 1988 | Viper | Laura Maculla |
| 1987 | In Self Defense | Susan Andrews |
| 1986 | Samson and Delilah | Delilah (voice) |
| 1986 | Dark Mansions | Shellane Victor |
| 1986 | Outrage! | Arlene Robbins |
| 1986 | Pleasures | Eve Harper |
| 1985 | Midas Valley | Sarah Corey |
| 1982 | Visiting Hours | Sheila Munroe |
| 1982 | Money on the Side | Annie Gilson |
| 1981 | The Adventures of Nellie Bly | Nellie Bly |
| 1981 | The High Country | Kathy |
| 1980 | Leo and Loree | |
| 1980 | The Night the City Screamed | Brenda Farrell |
| 1979 | Like Normal People | Virginia Rae Hensler |
| 1979 | The Flame Is Love | Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz |
| 1979 | Black Market Baby | Anne Macarino |
| 1979 | Women at West Point | Jennifer Scott |
| 1979 | A Last Cry for Help | Sharon Muir |
| 1977 | Little Ladies of the Night | Hailey Atkins |
| 1976 | Young Pioneers | Molly Beaton |
| 1976 | Young Pioneers' Christmas | Molly Beaton |
| 1976 | State Fair | Bobbie Jean Shaw |
| 1976 | W.C. Fields and Me | Ingenue |
| 1976 | Having Babies | Laura Gorman |
| 1975 | Crazy Mama | Cheryl |
| 1973 | Jory | Amy Barron |
| 1970 | The Walking Major | Rose Allen |
| 1966 | Time Travelers | Farrington's Daughter |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Hacks | Kathy |
| 2020 | Viral Vignettes | Judy |
| 2018 | The Oath | Gwenn |
| 2016 | Designated Survivor | Julia Rombauer |
| 2011 | Homeland | Elizabeth Gaines |
| 2008 | True Blood | Barbara Pelt |
| 2005 | Bones | Mrs. Diana Annenburg |
| 2005 | The Office | Helene Beesly |
| 2004 | Desperate Housewives | Lillian Allen |
| 2003 | Cold Case | Diane Moore (2005) |
| 2002 | First Monday | |
| 2001 | Crossing Jordan | Joan |
| 1997 | Port Charles | |
| 1994 | Robin's Hoods | Brett Robin |
| 1994 | Burke's Law | Kelly Harris |
| 1994 | Touched by an Angel | Sally |
| 1993 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Barbara Conway |
| 1992 | Jack's Place | |
| 1991 | Under Cover | Kate Del'Amico |
| 1987 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Lucy |
| 1986 | Matlock | Charlene Matlock |
| 1985 | The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Lisa Tate |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote | Crystal Wendle |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote | Laura Callan |
| 1984 | The Last Days of Pompeii | Nydia |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote | Terry Shannon |
| 1981 | The Manions of America | Deirdre O'Manion |
| 1978 | The Young Pioneers | Molly Beaton |
| 1977 | What Really Happened to the Class of '65? | |
| 1977 | The Love Boat | Anne Lester |
| 1977 | Testimony of Two Men | Mavis Eaton |
| 1976 | Eleanor and Franklin | Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-20 |
| 1975 | Beacon Hill | Betsy Bullock |
| 1975 | Medical Story | Kim |
| 1974 | Happy Days | Gloria |
| 1974 | Sons and Daughters | |
| 1974 | Happy Days | Ashley Pfister |
| 1972 | The Waltons | |
| 1972 | The Waltons | Vanessa |
| 1969 | Medical Center | |
| 1968 | Hawaii Five-O | Ruth Martin |
| 1954 | The Secret Storm | |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards | Self - Presenter |