Linda Purl
Known for Acting · 97 credits
- Born
- 1955-09-02 (age 70)
- Place of birth
- Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
- Also known as
- لیندا پورل
Biography
Linda Purl (born September 2, 1955) is an American actress and singer, perhaps best known for portraying Charlene Matlock on Matlock.
Known For
TV Shows (41)
Bones
2005
as Mrs. Diana Annenburg
The Office
2005
as Helene Beesly
Homeland
2011
as Elizabeth Gaines
Desperate Housewives
2004
as Lillian Allen
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Crystal Wendle / Laura Callan / Terry Shannon
The Love Boat
1977
as Anne Lester
Golden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Presenter
Cold Case
2003
as Diane Moore (2005)
Hacks
2021
as Kathy
Hawaii Five-O
1968
as Ruth Martin
True Blood
2008
as Barbara Pelt
The Waltons
1972
as Vanessa
Crossing Jordan
2001
as Joan
Matlock
1986
as Charlene Matlock
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Sally
Designated Survivor
2016
as Julia Rombauer
Lie to Me
2009
as Meredith Spencer
Happy Days
1974
as Gloria / Ashley Pfister
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Barbara Conway
The Secret Storm
1954
Medical Center
1969
as Leslie
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
as Lisa Tate
The Bold and the Beautiful
1987
as Lucy
Burke's Law
1994
as Kelly Harris
Medical Story
1975
as Kim
The Oath
2018
as Gwenn
The Hidden Room
1991
as Kate Richards
First Monday
2002
Jack's Place
1992
What Really Happened to the Class of '65?
1977
Robin's Hoods
1994
as Brett Robin
Beacon Hill
1975
as Betsy Bullock
Testimony of Two Men
1977
as Mavis Eaton
The Last Days of Pompeii
1984
as Nydia
Port Charles
1997
Under Cover
1991
as Kate Del'Amico
Eleanor and Franklin
1976
as Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-20
The Manions of America
1981
as Deirdre O'Manion
Sons and Daughters
1974
Viral Vignettes
2020
as Judy
The Young Pioneers
1978
as Molly Beaton
Movies (56)
Hollywood Grit
2025
as Eleanor Rhodes
Mighty Joe Young
1998
as Dr. Ruth Young
Natural Causes
1994
as Jessie McCarthy / Jessie MacCarthy
Visiting Hours
1982
as Sheila Munroe
The Swing of Things
2020
as Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein
Bender
2016
as Mrs. Thomas
Outrage!
1986
as Arlene Robbins
In Self Defense
1987
as Susan Andrews
Before the Storm
1991
as Kate Del 'Amico
Money on the Side
1982
as Annie Gilson
Paul's Promise
2022
as Minnie Holderfield
Maid of Honor
2006
as Laci Collins
Addicted to His Love
1988
as Cassie Robbins
The High Country
1981
as Kathy
Crazy Mama
1975
as Cheryl
Frozen Impact
2003
as Dr. Christy Blanchard
W.C. Fields and Me
1976
as Ingenue
The Absolute Truth
1997
as Jean Douglas
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
1988
as Beverly
Secrets
1992
as Jane Adams
Stalked at 17
2012
as Lauren
The Night the City Screamed
1980
as Brenda Farrell
Incident at Deception Ridge
1994
as Helen Davis
Body Language
1992
as Norma Suffield
Holy Joe
1999
as Joan Wolrod
Web of Deceit
1990
as Lauren Hale
Midas Valley
1985
as Sarah Corey
Criminal Intent
2005
as Kirsten Sorensen
Samson and Delilah
1986
as Delilah (voice)
Accidental Meeting
1994
as Maryanne Bellmann
Dark Mansions
1986
as Shellane Victor
Women at West Point
1979
as Jennifer Scott
The Walking Major
1970
as Rose Allen
Time Travelers
1966
as Farrington's Daughter
Stranger at the Door
2004
as Kathleen Norris
Under Cover
1991
as Kate Del'Amico
Little Ladies of the Night
1977
as Hailey Atkins
Jory
1973
as Amy Barron
Like Normal People
1979
as Virginia Rae Hensler
Young Pioneers
1976
as Molly Beaton
Fear of the Dark
2003
as Sandy Bilings
Doomsday Mom
2021
as Kay Woodcock
The Flame Is Love
1979
as Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz
Viper
1988
as Laura Maculla
Having Babies
1976
as Laura Gorman
Timeless Tales: Rapunzel
1990
as Rapunzel
A Last Cry for Help
1979
as Sharon Muir
Born Free: A New Adventure
1996
as Eleanor Porter
Leo and Loree
1980
Pleasures
1986
as Eve Harper
The Perfect Tenant
2000
as Jessica Michaels
Black Market Baby
1979
as Anne Macarino
The Adventures of Nellie Bly
1981
as Nellie Bly
Young Pioneers' Christmas
1976
as Molly Beaton
State Fair
1976
as Bobbie Jean Shaw
Broken Halos
2020
as Blondie
About Linda Purl
Linda Purl (born September 2, 1955) is an American actress and singer, perhaps best known for portraying Charlene Matlock on Matlock. With 97 credits spanning from 1944 to 2025, Linda Purl has appeared in 56 films and 41 TV shows.
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- Hollywood Grit (2025) — as Eleanor Rhodes
- Mighty Joe Young (1998) — as Dr. Ruth Young
- Natural Causes (1994) — as Jessie McCarthy / Jessie MacCarthy
- Visiting Hours (1982) — as Sheila Munroe
- The Swing of Things (2020) — as Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein
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