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Linda Purl

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Linda Purl

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

Sep 2, 1955 (71 years old)

Place of Birth

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.

Known For

Acting
2025Hollywood GritEleanor Rhodes
2022Paul's PromiseMinnie Holderfield
2021Doomsday MomKay Woodcock
2021HacksKathy
2020The Swing of ThingsSherry Fairfax-Rothstein
2020Broken HalosBlondie
2020Viral VignettesJudy
2018The OathGwenn
2016BenderMrs. Thomas
2016Designated SurvivorJulia Rombauer
2012Stalked at 17Lauren
2011Threat Level Midnight: The Movie
2011HomelandElizabeth Gaines
2008True BloodBarbara Pelt
2006Maid of HonorLaci Collins
2005Criminal IntentKirsten Sorensen
2005BonesMrs. Diana Annenburg
2005The OfficeHelene Beesly
2004Stranger at the DoorKathleen Norris
2004Desperate HousewivesLillian Allen
2003Fear of the DarkSandy Bilings
2003Frozen ImpactDr. Christy Blanchard
2003Cold CaseDiane Moore (2005)
2002First Monday
2001Crossing JordanJoan
2000The Perfect TenantJessica Michaels
1999Holy JoeJoan Wolrod
1998Mighty Joe YoungDr. Ruth Young
1997The Absolute TruthJean Douglas
1997Port Charles
1996Born Free: A New AdventureEleanor Porter
1994Incident at Deception RidgeHelen Davis
1994Natural CausesJessie McCarthy
1994Accidental MeetingMaryanne Bellmann
1994Natural CausesJessie MacCarthy
1994Robin's HoodsBrett Robin
1994Burke's LawKelly Harris
1994Touched by an AngelSally
1993Walker, Texas RangerBarbara Conway
1992SecretsJane Adams
1992Body LanguageNorma Suffield
1992Jack's Place
1991Before the StormKate Del 'Amico
1991Under CoverKate Del'Amico
1991Under CoverKate Del'Amico
1991The Hidden RoomKate Richards
1990Web of DeceitLauren Hale
1990Timeless Tales: RapunzelRapunzel
1988Addicted to His LoveCassie Robbins
1988Spies, Lies & Naked ThighsBeverly
1988ViperLaura Maculla
1987In Self DefenseSusan Andrews
1987The Bold and the BeautifulLucy
1986Samson and DelilahDelilah (voice)
1986Dark MansionsShellane Victor
1986Outrage!Arlene Robbins
1986PleasuresEve Harper
1986MatlockCharlene Matlock
1985Midas ValleySarah Corey
1985The New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsLisa Tate
1984Murder, She WroteCrystal Wendle
1984Murder, She WroteLaura Callan
1984The Last Days of PompeiiNydia
1984Murder, She WroteTerry Shannon
1982Visiting HoursSheila Munroe
1982Money on the SideAnnie Gilson
1981The Adventures of Nellie BlyNellie Bly
1981The High CountryKathy
1981The Manions of AmericaDeirdre O'Manion
1980Leo and Loree
1980The Night the City ScreamedBrenda Farrell
1979Like Normal PeopleVirginia Rae Hensler
1979The Flame Is LoveEmmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz
1979Black Market BabyAnne Macarino
1979Women at West PointJennifer Scott
1979A Last Cry for HelpSharon Muir
1978The Young PioneersMolly Beaton
1977Little Ladies of the NightHailey Atkins
1977What Really Happened to the Class of '65?
1977The Love BoatAnne Lester
1977Testimony of Two MenMavis Eaton
1976Young PioneersMolly Beaton
1976Young Pioneers' ChristmasMolly Beaton
1976State FairBobbie Jean Shaw
1976W.C. Fields and MeIngenue
1976Having BabiesLaura Gorman
1976Eleanor and FranklinAlice Roosevelt, Age 14-20
1975Crazy MamaCheryl
1975Beacon HillBetsy Bullock
1975Medical StoryKim
1974Happy DaysGloria
1974Sons and Daughters
1974Happy DaysAshley Pfister
1973JoryAmy Barron
1972The Waltons
1972The WaltonsVanessa
1970The Walking MajorRose Allen
1969Medical Center
1968Hawaii Five-ORuth Martin
1966Time TravelersFarrington's Daughter
1954The Secret Storm
1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Presenter