Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
September 2, 1955
Place of Birth:
Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Social Media
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |