Linda Purl

Known for: Acting

Born: 1955-09-02 (age 70)

From: 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.

Filmography (97)

MOVIE★ 8.3
Hollywood Grit
2025
as Eleanor Rhodes
MOVIE★ 1.0
Paul's Promise
2022
as Minnie Holderfield
MOVIE★ 5.4
Doomsday Mom
2021
as Kay Woodcock
TV★ 7.5
Hacks
2021
as Kathy
MOVIE★ 3.3
Broken Halos
2020
as Blondie
TV★ 10.0
Viral Vignettes
2020
as Judy
MOVIE★ 4.7
The Swing of Things
2020
as Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein
TV★ 6.3
The Oath
2018
as Gwenn
MOVIE★ 4.2
Bender
2016
as Mrs. Thomas
TV★ 7.1
Designated Survivor
2016
as Julia Rombauer
MOVIE★ 5.4
Stalked at 17
2012
as Lauren
TV★ 7.6
Homeland
2011
as Elizabeth Gaines
TV★ 7.9
Lie to Me
2009
as Meredith Spencer
TV★ 7.6
True Blood
2008
as Barbara Pelt
MOVIE★ 6.5
Maid of Honor
2006
as Laci Collins
TV★ 8.2
Bones
2005
as Mrs. Diana Annenburg
TV★ 8.6
The Office
2005
as Helene Beesly
MOVIE★ 5.4
Criminal Intent
2005
as Kirsten Sorensen
TV★ 7.9
Desperate Housewives
2004
as Lillian Allen
MOVIE★ 5.2
Stranger at the Door
2004
as Kathleen Norris
MOVIE★ 5.1
Fear of the Dark
2003
as Sandy Bilings
TV★ 7.8
Cold Case
2003
as Diane Moore (2005)
MOVIE★ 6.1
Frozen Impact
2003
as Dr. Christy Blanchard
TV★ 6.5
First Monday
2002
TV★ 7.2
Crossing Jordan
2001
as Joan
MOVIE★ 3.7
The Perfect Tenant
2000
as Jessica Michaels
MOVIE★ 4.2
Holy Joe
1999
as Joan Wolrod
MOVIE★ 6.3
Mighty Joe Young
1998
as Dr. Ruth Young
TV★ 7.8
Port Charles
1997
MOVIE★ 4.5
The Absolute Truth
1997
as Jean Douglas
MOVIE★ 6.4
Born Free: A New Adventure
1996
as Eleanor Porter
TV★ 7.2
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Sally
MOVIE★ 5.0
Incident at Deception Ridge
1994
as Helen Davis
TV★ 10.0
Robin's Hoods
1994
as Brett Robin
MOVIE★ 5.3
Natural Causes
1994
as Jessie McCarthy
MOVIE★ 3.4
Accidental Meeting
1994
as Maryanne Bellmann
TV★ 6.8
Burke's Law
1994
as Kelly Harris
TV★ 7.0
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Barbara Conway
MOVIE★ 5.6
Body Language
1992
as Norma Suffield
TV★ 8.0
Jack's Place
1992
MOVIE★ 5.0
Secrets
1992
as Jane Adams
TV★ 6.0
The Hidden Room
1991
as Kate Richards
MOVIE★ 9.0
Before the Storm
1991
as Kate Del 'Amico
TV★ 7.5
Under Cover
1991
as Kate Del'Amico
MOVIE★ 8.0
Under Cover
1991
as Kate Del'Amico
MOVIE★ 4.0
Web of Deceit
1990
as Lauren Hale
MOVIE★ 5.4
Timeless Tales: Rapunzel
1990
as Rapunzel
MOVIE★ 4.4
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
1988
as Beverly
MOVIE★ 7.0
Addicted to His Love
1988
as Cassie Robbins
MOVIE★ 4.4
Viper
1988
as Laura Maculla
MOVIE★ 6.0
In Self Defense
1987
as Susan Andrews
TV★ 5.6
The Bold and the Beautiful
1987
as Lucy
MOVIE★ 5.5
Samson and Delilah
1986
as Delilah (voice)
MOVIE★ 7.0
Dark Mansions
1986
as Shellane Victor
MOVIE★ 6.0
Pleasures
1986
as Eve Harper
TV★ 7.1
Matlock
1986
as Charlene Matlock
MOVIE★ 5.3
Outrage!
1986
as Arlene Robbins
TV★ 7.2
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
as Lisa Tate
MOVIE★ 8.0
Midas Valley
1985
as Sarah Corey
TV★ 7.5
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Crystal Wendle
TV★ 7.4
The Last Days of Pompeii
1984
as Nydia
MOVIE★ 4.4
Money on the Side
1982
as Annie Gilson
MOVIE★ 5.5
Visiting Hours
1982
as Sheila Munroe
TV★ 7.3
The Manions of America
1981
as Deirdre O'Manion
MOVIE★ 5.5
The Adventures of Nellie Bly
1981
as Nellie Bly
MOVIE★ 8.0
The High Country
1981
as Kathy
MOVIE★ 6.0
The Night the City Screamed
1980
as Brenda Farrell
MOVIE★ 3.7
Leo and Loree
1980
MOVIE★ 6.3
Black Market Baby
1979
as Anne Macarino
MOVIE★ 9.0
The Flame Is Love
1979
as Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz
MOVIE★ 6.5
Like Normal People
1979
as Virginia Rae Hensler
MOVIE★ 8.0
Women at West Point
1979
as Jennifer Scott
MOVIE★ 10.0
A Last Cry for Help
1979
as Sharon Muir
TV★ 6.5
The Young Pioneers
1978
as Molly Beaton
TV★ 6.0
What Really Happened to the Class of '65?
1977
TV★ 6.3
The Love Boat
1977
as Anne Lester
TV★ 6.0
Testimony of Two Men
1977
as Mavis Eaton
MOVIE★ 4.2
Little Ladies of the Night
1977
as Hailey Atkins
MOVIE★ 6.2
Young Pioneers' Christmas
1976
as Molly Beaton
MOVIE★ 8.0
Having Babies
1976
as Laura Gorman
MOVIE★ 9.0
State Fair
1976
as Bobbie Jean Shaw
MOVIE★ 8.2
W.C. Fields and Me
1976
as Ingenue
MOVIE★ 7.1
Young Pioneers
1976
as Molly Beaton
TV★ 3.8
Eleanor and Franklin
1976
as Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-20
TV★ 5.0
Medical Story
1975
as Kim
TV★ 7.0
Beacon Hill
1975
as Betsy Bullock
MOVIE★ 5.6
Crazy Mama
1975
as Cheryl
TV★ 9.0
Sons and Daughters
1974
TV★ 7.6
Happy Days
1974
as Gloria
MOVIE★ 7.4
Jory
1973
as Amy Barron
TV★ 7.2
The Waltons
1972
MOVIE★ 6.0
The Walking Major
1970
as Rose Allen
TV★ 6.4
Medical Center
1969
as Leslie
TV★ 7.2
Hawaii Five-O
1968
as Ruth Martin
MOVIE★ 8.0
Time Travelers
1966
as Farrington's Daughter
TV★ 4.5
The Secret Storm
1954
TV★ 7.0
Golden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Presenter