Linda Purl

Linda Purl

Acting

Born September 2, 1955 · Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

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

Known for

Bones

Bones

2005

The Office

The Office

2005

Desperate Housewives

Desperate Housewives

2004

Homeland

Homeland

2011

Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

1984

Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

1984

Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

1984

Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards

1944

Acting(97)

2025Hollywood GritEleanor Rhodes

2022Paul's PromiseMinnie Holderfield

2021Doomsday MomKay Woodcock

2020Broken HalosBlondie

2020Viral VignettesJudy

2020The Swing of ThingsSherry Fairfax-Rothstein

2018The OathGwenn

2016BenderMrs. Thomas

2016Designated SurvivorJulia Rombauer

2012Stalked at 17Lauren

2011HomelandElizabeth Gaines

2009Lie to MeMeredith Spencer

2008True BloodBarbara Pelt

2006Maid of HonorLaci Collins

2005BonesMrs. Diana Annenburg

2005The OfficeHelene Beesly

2005Criminal IntentKirsten Sorensen

2004Desperate HousewivesLillian Allen

2004Stranger at the DoorKathleen Norris

2003Fear of the DarkSandy Bilings

2003Cold CaseDiane Moore (2005)

2003Frozen ImpactDr. Christy Blanchard

2002First Monday

2001Crossing JordanJoan

2000The Perfect TenantJessica Michaels

1999Holy JoeJoan Wolrod

1998Mighty Joe YoungDr. Ruth Young

1997Port Charles

1997The Absolute TruthJean Douglas

1996Born Free: A New AdventureEleanor Porter

1994Touched by an AngelSally

1994Incident at Deception RidgeHelen Davis

1994Robin's HoodsBrett Robin

1994Natural CausesJessie McCarthy

1994Accidental MeetingMaryanne Bellmann

1994Burke's LawKelly Harris

1993Walker, Texas RangerBarbara Conway

1992Body LanguageNorma Suffield

1992Jack's Place

1992SecretsJane Adams

1991The Hidden RoomKate Richards

1991Before the StormKate Del 'Amico

1991Under CoverKate Del'Amico

1991Under CoverKate Del'Amico

1990Web of DeceitLauren Hale

1990Timeless Tales: RapunzelRapunzel

1988Spies, Lies & Naked ThighsBeverly

1988Addicted to His LoveCassie Robbins

1988ViperLaura Maculla

1987In Self DefenseSusan Andrews

1987The Bold and the BeautifulLucy

1986Samson and DelilahDelilah (voice)

1986Dark MansionsShellane Victor

1986PleasuresEve Harper

1986MatlockCharlene Matlock

1986Outrage!Arlene Robbins

1985The New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsLisa Tate

1985Midas ValleySarah Corey

1984Murder, She WroteCrystal Wendle

1984The Last Days of PompeiiNydia

1982Money on the SideAnnie Gilson

1982Visiting HoursSheila Munroe

1981The Manions of AmericaDeirdre O'Manion

1981The Adventures of Nellie BlyNellie Bly

1981The High CountryKathy

1980The Night the City ScreamedBrenda Farrell

1980Leo and Loree

1979Black Market BabyAnne Macarino

1979The Flame Is LoveEmmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz

1979Like Normal PeopleVirginia Rae Hensler

1979Women at West PointJennifer Scott

1979A Last Cry for HelpSharon Muir

1978The Young PioneersMolly Beaton

1977What Really Happened to the Class of '65?

1977The Love BoatAnne Lester

1977Testimony of Two MenMavis Eaton

1977Little Ladies of the NightHailey Atkins

1976Young Pioneers' ChristmasMolly Beaton

1976Having BabiesLaura Gorman

1976State FairBobbie Jean Shaw

1976W.C. Fields and MeIngenue

1976Young PioneersMolly Beaton

1976Eleanor and FranklinAlice Roosevelt, Age 14-20

1975Medical StoryKim

1975Beacon HillBetsy Bullock

1975Crazy MamaCheryl

1974Sons and Daughters

1974Happy DaysGloria

1973JoryAmy Barron

1972The Waltons

1970The Walking MajorRose Allen

1969Medical CenterLeslie

1968Hawaii Five-ORuth Martin

1966Time TravelersFarrington's Daughter

1954The Secret Storm

1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Presenter

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