Linda Purl

Acting • 1955-09-02 • 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

8.6

The Office

2005

7.6

Homeland

2011

7.6

Happy Days

1974

7.0

Matlock

1986

5.5

Visiting Hours

1982

6.4

The Oath

2018

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Filmography

2025
Hollywood GritFilm
Eleanor Rhodes
★ 6.8
2022
Paul's PromiseFilm
Minnie Holderfield
★ 1.0
2021
HacksTV
Kathy • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2021
Doomsday MomFilm
Kay Woodcock
★ 5.4
2020
The Swing of ThingsFilm
Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein
★ 4.6
2020
Viral VignettesTV
Judy • 1 episodes
★ 10.0
2020
Broken HalosFilm
Blondie
★ 3.3
2018
The OathTV
Gwenn • 7 episodes
★ 6.4
2016
Designated SurvivorTV
Julia Rombauer • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2016
BenderFilm
Mrs. Thomas
★ 4.2
2012
Stalked at 17Film
Lauren
★ 5.4
2011
HomelandTV
Elizabeth Gaines • 3 episodes
★ 7.6
2009
Lie to MeTV
Meredith Spencer • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2008
True BloodTV
Barbara Pelt • 2 episodes
★ 7.6
2006
Maid of HonorFilm
Laci Collins
★ 7.0
2005
The OfficeTV
Helene Beesly • 8 episodes
★ 8.6
2005
BonesTV
Mrs. Diana Annenburg • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2005
Criminal IntentFilm
Kirsten Sorensen
★ 5.4
2004
Desperate HousewivesTV
Lillian Allen • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2004
Stranger at the DoorFilm
Kathleen Norris
★ 5.2
2003
Cold CaseTV
Diane Moore (2005) • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2003
Fear of the DarkFilm
Sandy Bilings
★ 5.1
2003
Frozen ImpactFilm
Dr. Christy Blanchard
★ 6.1
2002
First MondayTV
★ 6.5
2001
Crossing JordanTV
Joan • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2000
The Perfect TenantFilm
Jessica Michaels
★ 3.7
1999
Holy JoeFilm
Joan Wolrod
★ 4.2
1998
Mighty Joe YoungFilm
Dr. Ruth Young
★ 6.3
1997
Port CharlesTV
★ 7.8
1997
The Absolute TruthFilm
Jean Douglas
★ 4.5
1996
Born Free: A New AdventureFilm
Eleanor Porter
★ 6.4
1994
Touched by an AngelTV
Sally • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1994
Burke's LawTV
Kelly Harris • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
1994
Robin's HoodsTV
Brett Robin • 21 episodes
★ 10.0
1994
Accidental MeetingFilm
Maryanne Bellmann
★ 3.4
1994
Natural CausesFilm
Jessie McCarthy
★ 5.3
1994
Natural CausesFilm
Jessie MacCarthy
★ 5.3
1994
Incident at Deception RidgeFilm
Helen Davis
★ 5.0
1993
Walker, Texas RangerTV
Barbara Conway • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1992
Jack's PlaceTV
★ 8.0
1992
SecretsFilm
Jane Adams
★ 5.0
1992
Body LanguageFilm
Norma Suffield
★ 5.6
1991
The Hidden RoomTV
Kate Richards • 1 episodes
★ 6.0
1991
Under CoverTV
Kate Del'Amico • 14 episodes
★ 7.5
1991
Before the StormFilm
Kate Del 'Amico
★ 9.0
1991
Under CoverFilm
Kate Del'Amico
★ 8.0
1990
Timeless Tales: RapunzelFilm
Rapunzel
★ 5.4
1990
Web of DeceitFilm
Lauren Hale
★ 4.0
1988
Spies, Lies & Naked ThighsFilm
Beverly
★ 4.4
1988
Addicted to His LoveFilm
Cassie Robbins
★ 7.0
1988
ViperFilm
Laura Maculla
★ 4.4
1987
The Bold and the BeautifulTV
Lucy • 6 episodes
★ 5.6
1987
In Self DefenseFilm
Susan Andrews
★ 6.0
1986
MatlockTV
Charlene Matlock • 24 episodes
★ 7.0
1986
MatlockTV
Charlene Matlock (archive footage) (uncredited) • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1986
Outrage!Film
Arlene Robbins
★ 5.3
1986
Samson and DelilahFilm
Delilah (voice)
★ 5.5
1986
PleasuresFilm
Eve Harper
★ 6.0
1986
Dark MansionsFilm
Shellane Victor
★ 7.0
1985
The New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsTV
Lisa Tate • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1985
Midas ValleyFilm
Sarah Corey
★ 8.0
1984
Murder, She WroteTV
Crystal Wendle • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1984
Murder, She WroteTV
Laura Callan • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1984
Murder, She WroteTV
Terry Shannon • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1984
The Last Days of PompeiiTV
Nydia • 3 episodes
★ 7.5
1982
Visiting HoursFilm
Sheila Munroe
★ 5.5
1982
Money on the SideFilm
Annie Gilson
★ 4.4
1981
The Manions of AmericaTV
Deirdre O'Manion • 3 episodes
★ 7.2
1981
The High CountryFilm
Kathy
★ 8.0
1981
The Adventures of Nellie BlyFilm
Nellie Bly
★ 5.5
1980
The Night the City ScreamedFilm
Brenda Farrell
★ 6.0
1980
Leo and LoreeFilm
★ 3.7
1979
A Last Cry for HelpFilm
Sharon Muir
★ 10.0
1979
Like Normal PeopleFilm
Virginia Rae Hensler
★ 7.0
1979
Black Market BabyFilm
Anne Macarino
★ 6.3
1979
The Flame Is LoveFilm
Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz
★ 9.0
1979
Women at West PointFilm
Jennifer Scott
★ 8.0
1978
The Young PioneersTV
Molly Beaton • 3 episodes
★ 6.5
1977
The Love BoatTV
Anne Lester • 2 episodes
★ 6.3
1977
What Really Happened to the Class of '65?TV
★ 6.0
1977
Little Ladies of the NightFilm
Hailey Atkins
★ 4.2
1977
Testimony of Two MenTV
Mavis Eaton • 3 episodes
★ 6.0
1976
W.C. Fields and MeFilm
Ingenue
★ 7.9
1976
Young PioneersFilm
Molly Beaton
★ 7.1
1976
Young Pioneers' ChristmasFilm
Molly Beaton
★ 6.2
1976
Eleanor and FranklinTV
Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-20 • 2 episodes
★ 4.6
1976
Having BabiesFilm
Laura Gorman
★ 8.0
1976
State FairFilm
Bobbie Jean Shaw
★ 7.0
1975
Crazy MamaFilm
Cheryl
★ 5.6
1975
Medical StoryTV
Kim • 1 episodes
★ 5.0
1975
Beacon HillTV
Betsy Bullock • 11 episodes
★ 7.0
1974
Happy DaysTV
Gloria • 5 episodes
★ 7.6
1974
Happy DaysTV
Ashley Pfister • 22 episodes
★ 7.6
1974
Sons and DaughtersTV
★ 9.0
1973
JoryFilm
Amy Barron
★ 7.4
1972
The WaltonsTV
★ 7.1
1972
The WaltonsTV
Vanessa • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1970
The Walking MajorFilm
Rose Allen
★ 6.0
1969
Hawaii Five-OTV
Ruth Martin • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1969
Medical CenterTV
Leslie • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
1966
Time TravelersFilm
Farrington's Daughter
★ 8.0
1954
The Secret StormTV
★ 4.5
1944
Golden Globe AwardsTV
Self - Presenter • 1 episodes
★ 7.0