ACTOR
Linda Purl
Known for The Office · Bones · Homeland
Linda Purl (born September 2, 1955) is an American actress and singer, perhaps best known for portraying Charlene Matlock on Matlock.
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- Born
- Sep 2, 1955
- Birthplace
- Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
- Known For
- Acting
Biography
Linda Purl (born September 2, 1955) is an American actress and singer, perhaps best known for portraying Charlene Matlock on Matlock.
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Known For
TV
The OfficeHelene Beesly · 2005
★ 8.6
★ 8.6
TV
BonesMrs. Diana Annenburg · 2005
★ 8.2
★ 8.2
TV
HomelandElizabeth Gaines · 2011
★ 7.6
★ 7.6
TV
True BloodBarbara Pelt · 2008
★ 7.6
★ 7.6
TV
Desperate HousewivesLillian Allen · 2004
★ 7.9
★ 7.9
TV
Murder, She WroteCrystal Wendle · 1984
★ 7.5
★ 7.5
TV
Cold CaseDiane Moore (2005) · 2003
★ 7.7
★ 7.7
TV
HacksKathy · 2021
★ 7.5
★ 7.5
Filmography
Movies
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Time TravelersFarrington's Daughter
1966
The Walking MajorRose Allen
1970
JoryAmy Barron
1973
Crazy MamaCheryl
1975
Having BabiesLaura Gorman
1976SF
State FairBobbie Jean Shaw
1976
W.C. Fields and MeIngenue
1976
Young PioneersMolly Beaton
1976
Young Pioneers' ChristmasMolly Beaton
1976
Little Ladies of the NightHailey Atkins
1977
A Last Cry for HelpSharon Muir
1979
Black Market BabyAnne Macarino
1979LN
Like Normal PeopleVirginia Rae Hensler
1979
The Flame Is LoveEmmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz
1979
Women at West PointJennifer Scott
1979
Leo and Loree
1980
The Night the City ScreamedBrenda Farrell
1980
The Adventures of Nellie BlyNellie Bly
1981
The High CountryKathy
1981
Money on the SideAnnie Gilson
1982
Visiting HoursSheila Munroe
1982
Midas ValleySarah Corey
1985
Dark MansionsShellane Victor
1986
Outrage!Arlene Robbins
1986
PleasuresEve Harper
1986
Samson and DelilahDelilah (voice)
1986
In Self DefenseSusan Andrews
1987
Addicted to His LoveCassie Robbins
1988
Spies, Lies & Naked ThighsBeverly
1988
ViperLaura Maculla
1988
Timeless Tales: RapunzelRapunzel
1990
Web of DeceitLauren Hale
1990
Before the StormKate Del 'Amico
1991
Under CoverKate Del'Amico
1991
Body LanguageNorma Suffield
1992
SecretsJane Adams
1992
Accidental MeetingMaryanne Bellmann
1994
Incident at Deception RidgeHelen Davis
1994
Natural CausesJessie McCarthy
1994Natural CausesJessie MacCarthy
1994
Born Free: A New AdventureEleanor Porter
1996
The Absolute TruthJean Douglas
1997
Mighty Joe YoungDr. Ruth Young
1998
Holy JoeJoan Wolrod
1999
The Perfect TenantJessica Michaels
2000
Fear of the DarkSandy Bilings
2003
Frozen ImpactDr. Christy Blanchard
2003
Stranger at the DoorKathleen Norris
2004
Criminal IntentKirsten Sorensen
2005
Maid of HonorLaci Collins
2006
Stalked at 17Lauren
2012
BenderMrs. Thomas
2016
Broken HalosBlondie
2020
The Swing of ThingsSherry Fairfax-Rothstein
2020
Doomsday MomKay Woodcock
2021
Paul's PromiseMinnie Holderfield
2022
Hollywood GritEleanor Rhodes
2025Television
Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Presenter · 1 eps
1944TS
The Secret Storm319 eps
1954
Hawaii Five-ORuth Martin · 1 eps
1969
Medical CenterLeslie · 1 eps
1969
The Waltons1 eps
1972The WaltonsVanessa · 1 eps
1972
Happy DaysGloria · 5 eps
1974Happy DaysAshley Pfister · 22 eps
1974
Sons and Daughters1 eps
1974
Beacon HillBetsy Bullock · 11 eps
1975
Medical StoryKim · 1 eps
1975
Eleanor and FranklinAlice Roosevelt, Age 14-20 · 2 eps
1976
Testimony of Two MenMavis Eaton · 3 eps
1977
The Love BoatAnne Lester · 2 eps
1977
What Really Happened to the Class of '65?1 eps
1977
The Young PioneersMolly Beaton · 3 eps
1978
The Manions of AmericaDeirdre O'Manion · 3 eps
1981
Murder, She WroteCrystal Wendle · 1 eps
1984Murder, She WroteLaura Callan · 1 eps
1984Murder, She WroteTerry Shannon · 1 eps
1984
The Last Days of PompeiiNydia · 3 eps
1984
The New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsLisa Tate · 1 eps
1985
MatlockCharlene Matlock · 24 eps
1986MatlockCharlene Matlock (archive footage) (uncredited) · 1 eps
1986
The Bold and the BeautifulLucy · 6 eps
1987
The Hidden RoomKate Richards · 1 eps
1991UC
Under CoverKate Del'Amico · 14 eps
1991
Jack's Place1 eps
1992
Walker, Texas RangerBarbara Conway · 1 eps
1993
Burke's LawKelly Harris · 1 eps
1994
Robin's HoodsBrett Robin · 21 eps
1994
Touched by an AngelSally · 1 eps
1994
Port Charles1624 eps
1997
Crossing JordanJoan · 1 eps
2001
First Monday12 eps
2002
Cold CaseDiane Moore (2005) · 1 eps
2003
Desperate HousewivesLillian Allen · 1 eps
2004
BonesMrs. Diana Annenburg · 1 eps
2005
The OfficeHelene Beesly · 8 eps
2005
True BloodBarbara Pelt · 2 eps
2008
Lie to MeMeredith Spencer · 1 eps
2009
HomelandElizabeth Gaines · 3 eps
2011
Designated SurvivorJulia Rombauer · 1 eps
2016
The OathGwenn · 7 eps
2018
Viral VignettesJudy · 1 eps
2020
HacksKathy · 1 eps
2021Photos
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