Linda Purl

Linda Purl

Acting

1955-09-02

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Biography

Linda Purl (born September 2, 1955) is an American actress and singer, perhaps best known for portraying Charlene Matlock on Matlock.

Appears In

Homeland
⭐ 7.6
Homeland
2011

as Elizabeth Gaines

The Office
⭐ 8.6
The Office
2005

as Helene Beesly

Bones
⭐ 8.2
Bones
2005

as Mrs. Diana Annenburg

Desperate Housewives
⭐ 7.9
Desperate Housewives
2004

as Lillian Allen

Golden Globe Awards
⭐ 7.2
Golden Globe Awards
1944

as Self - Presenter

Murder, She Wrote
⭐ 7.5
Murder, She Wrote
1984

as Crystal Wendle

Murder, She Wrote
⭐ 7.5
Murder, She Wrote
1984

as Laura Callan

Murder, She Wrote
⭐ 7.5
Murder, She Wrote
1984

as Terry Shannon

Cold Case
⭐ 7.8
Cold Case
2003

as Diane Moore (2005)

The Love Boat
⭐ 6.3
The Love Boat
1977

as Anne Lester

True Blood
⭐ 7.6
True Blood
2008

as Barbara Pelt

Crossing Jordan
⭐ 7.2
Crossing Jordan
2001

as Joan

Happy Days
⭐ 7.6
Happy Days
1974

as Gloria

Happy Days
⭐ 7.6
Happy Days
1974

as Ashley Pfister

The Waltons
⭐ 7.2
The Waltons
1972
The Waltons
⭐ 7.2
The Waltons
1972

as Vanessa

Designated Survivor
⭐ 7.1
Designated Survivor
2016

as Julia Rombauer

Hacks
⭐ 7.4
Hacks
2021

as Kathy

Hawaii Five-O
⭐ 7.1
Hawaii Five-O
1968

as Ruth Martin

Matlock
⭐ 7.1
Matlock
1986

as Charlene Matlock

Touched by an Angel
⭐ 7.2
Touched by an Angel
1994

as Sally

Walker, Texas Ranger
⭐ 6.9
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993

as Barbara Conway

Medical Center
⭐ 6.1
Medical Center
1969
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
⭐ 7.2
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985

as Lisa Tate

Holy Joe
⭐ 3.2
Holy Joe
1999

as Joan Wolrod

Burke's Law
⭐ 6.7
Burke's Law
1994

as Kelly Harris

Broken Halos
⭐ 2.0
Broken Halos
2020

as Blondie

The Adventures of Nellie Bly
⭐ 3.0
The Adventures of Nellie Bly
1981

as Nellie Bly

The Oath
⭐ 6.2
The Oath
2018

as Gwenn

The Bold and the Beautiful
⭐ 5.6
The Bold and the Beautiful
1987

as Lucy

Young Pioneers' Christmas
⭐ 5.6
Young Pioneers' Christmas
1976

as Molly Beaton

First Monday
⭐ 6.0
First Monday
2002
Little Ladies of the Night
⭐ 2.8
Little Ladies of the Night
1977

as Hailey Atkins

Having Babies
⭐ 6.0
Having Babies
1976

as Laura Gorman

Midas Valley
⭐ 0.0
Midas Valley
1985

as Sarah Corey

The Walking Major
⭐ 2.0
The Walking Major
1970

as Rose Allen

Criminal Intent
⭐ 5.0
Criminal Intent
2005

as Kirsten Sorensen

Frozen Impact
⭐ 5.9
Frozen Impact
2003

as Dr. Christy Blanchard

Maid of Honor
⭐ 6.0
Maid of Honor
2006

as Laci Collins

Mighty Joe Young
⭐ 6.3
Mighty Joe Young
1998

as Dr. Ruth Young

Samson and Delilah
⭐ 4.3
Samson and Delilah
1986

as Delilah (voice)

Jack's Place
⭐ 8.0
Jack's Place
1992
Before the Storm
⭐ 0.0
Before the Storm
1991

as Kate Del 'Amico

Doomsday Mom
⭐ 5.4
Doomsday Mom
2021

as Kay Woodcock

Medical Story
⭐ 3.0
Medical Story
1975

as Kim

Paul's Promise
⭐ 1.0
Paul's Promise
2022

as Minnie Holderfield

Under Cover
⭐ 0.0
Under Cover
1991

as Kate Del'Amico

Natural Causes
⭐ 5.0
Natural Causes
1994

as Jessie McCarthy

Natural Causes
⭐ 5.0
Natural Causes
1994

as Jessie MacCarthy

What Really Happened to the Class of '65?
⭐ 4.5
What Really Happened to the Class of '65?
1977
Timeless Tales: Rapunzel
⭐ 5.5
Timeless Tales: Rapunzel
1990

as Rapunzel

Jory
⭐ 7.6
Jory
1973

as Amy Barron

The Last Days of Pompeii
⭐ 7.3
The Last Days of Pompeii
1984

as Nydia

Robin's Hoods
⭐ 0.0
Robin's Hoods
1994

as Brett Robin

The Manions of America
⭐ 5.5
The Manions of America
1981

as Deirdre O'Manion

Pleasures
⭐ 3.0
Pleasures
1986

as Eve Harper

Bender
⭐ 4.2
Bender
2016

as Mrs. Thomas

Beacon Hill
⭐ 5.0
Beacon Hill
1975

as Betsy Bullock

Black Market Baby
⭐ 6.0
Black Market Baby
1979

as Anne Macarino

Eleanor and Franklin
⭐ 2.3
Eleanor and Franklin
1976

as Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-20

Outrage!
⭐ 5.0
Outrage!
1986

as Arlene Robbins

The High Country
⭐ 6.0
The High Country
1981

as Kathy

Viper
⭐ 3.8
Viper
1988

as Laura Maculla

The Swing of Things
⭐ 4.7
The Swing of Things
2020

as Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein

Sons and Daughters
⭐ 0.0
Sons and Daughters
1974
In Self Defense
⭐ 5.3
In Self Defense
1987

as Susan Andrews

Visiting Hours
⭐ 5.5
Visiting Hours
1982

as Sheila Munroe

Crazy Mama
⭐ 5.5
Crazy Mama
1975

as Cheryl

The Young Pioneers
⭐ 5.7
The Young Pioneers
1978

as Molly Beaton

Testimony of Two Men
⭐ 5.0
Testimony of Two Men
1977

as Mavis Eaton

Women at West Point
⭐ 0.0
Women at West Point
1979

as Jennifer Scott

Secrets
⭐ 3.8
Secrets
1992

as Jane Adams

Viral Vignettes
⭐ 10.0
Viral Vignettes
2020

as Judy

Born Free: A New Adventure
⭐ 6.1
Born Free: A New Adventure
1996

as Eleanor Porter

Addicted to His Love
⭐ 6.0
Addicted to His Love
1988

as Cassie Robbins

The Flame Is Love
⭐ 0.0
The Flame Is Love
1979

as Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz

Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
⭐ 3.9
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
1988

as Beverly

Body Language
⭐ 4.5
Body Language
1992

as Norma Suffield

Money on the Side
⭐ 4.1
Money on the Side
1982

as Annie Gilson

Port Charles
⭐ 7.0
Port Charles
1997
Dark Mansions
⭐ 0.0
Dark Mansions
1986

as Shellane Victor

Web of Deceit
⭐ 1.0
Web of Deceit
1990

as Lauren Hale

The Perfect Tenant
⭐ 2.8
The Perfect Tenant
2000

as Jessica Michaels

Incident at Deception Ridge
⭐ 3.5
Incident at Deception Ridge
1994

as Helen Davis

The Night the City Screamed
⭐ 5.0
The Night the City Screamed
1980

as Brenda Farrell

W.C. Fields and Me
⭐ 7.8
W.C. Fields and Me
1976

as Ingenue

Hollywood Grit
⭐ 10.0
Hollywood Grit
2025

as Eleanor Rhodes

A Last Cry for Help
⭐ 10.0
A Last Cry for Help
1979

as Sharon Muir

Fear of the Dark
⭐ 5.2
Fear of the Dark
2003

as Sandy Bilings

Stranger at the Door
⭐ 4.6
Stranger at the Door
2004

as Kathleen Norris

The Absolute Truth
⭐ 3.7
The Absolute Truth
1997

as Jean Douglas

Accidental Meeting
⭐ 2.0
Accidental Meeting
1994

as Maryanne Bellmann

Young Pioneers
⭐ 7.1
Young Pioneers
1976

as Molly Beaton

Stalked at 17
⭐ 5.4
Stalked at 17
2012

as Lauren

Threat Level Midnight
⭐ 0.0
Threat Level Midnight
2011

as Sexy Nurse