Linda Purl
Acting1955Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Biography
Linda Purl (born September 2, 1955) is an American actress and singer, perhaps best known for portraying Charlene Matlock on Matlock.
Known For
Acting History
2025
Hollywood Grit
as Eleanor Rhodes
2022
Paul's Promise
as Minnie Holderfield
2021
Doomsday Mom
as Kay Woodcock
Hacks
TVas Kathy• 1 eps
2020
2018
The Oath
TVas Gwenn• 7 eps
2017
Designated Survivor
TVas Julia Rombauer• 1 eps
2016
Bender
as Mrs. Thomas
2012
Stalked at 17
as Lauren
True Blood
TVas Barbara Pelt• 2 eps
2011
Threat Level Midnight
as Sexy Nurse / Helene Beesly
Homeland
TVas Elizabeth Gaines• 3 eps
2010
Desperate Housewives
TVas Lillian Allen• 1 eps
2009
Bones
TVas Mrs. Diana Annenburg• 1 eps
The Office
TVas Helene Beesly• 8 eps
2006
Maid of Honor
as Laci Collins
2005
Criminal Intent
as Kirsten Sorensen
Cold Case
TVas Diane Moore (2005)• 1 eps
2004
Stranger at the Door
as Kathleen Norris
2003
Frozen Impact
as Dr. Christy Blanchard
Fear of the Dark
as Sandy Bilings
Crossing Jordan
TVas Joan• 1 eps
2002
2000
The Perfect Tenant
as Jessica Michaels
1999
Holy Joe
as Joan Wolrod
1998
Mighty Joe Young
as Dr. Ruth Young
Touched by an Angel
TVas Sally• 1 eps
Walker, Texas Ranger
TVas Barbara Conway• 1 eps
1997
The Absolute Truth
as Jean Douglas
1996
Born Free: A New Adventure
as Eleanor Porter
1994
Accidental Meeting
as Maryanne Bellmann
Incident at Deception Ridge
as Helen Davis
Natural Causes
as Jessie MacCarthy
Burke's Law
TVas Kelly Harris• 1 eps
Robin's Hoods
TVas Brett Robin
1992
1991
Under Cover
as Kate Del'Amico
Before the Storm
as Kate Del 'Amico
Golden Globe Awards
TVas Self - Presenter• 1 eps
Under Cover
TVas Kate Del'Amico
1990
Timeless Tales: Rapunzel
as Rapunzel
Web of Deceit
as Lauren Hale
1988
1987
In Self Defense
as Susan Andrews
The Bold and the Beautiful
TVas Lucy
1986
Outrage!
as Arlene Robbins
Pleasures
as Eve Harper
Samson and Delilah
as Delilah (voice)
Dark Mansions
as Shellane Victor
Matlock
TVas Charlene Matlock• 24 eps
1985
Midas Valley
as Sarah Corey
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
TVas Lisa Tate• 1 eps
The Love Boat
TVas Anne Lester• 2 eps
Murder, She Wrote
TVas Terry Shannon / Laura Callan / Crystal Wendle• 1 eps
1984
The Last Days of Pompeii
TVas Nydia
1982
Visiting Hours
as Sheila Munroe
Money on the Side
as Annie Gilson
Happy Days
TVas Ashley Pfister / Gloria• 22 eps
1981
The Adventures of Nellie Bly
as Nellie Bly
The High Country
as Kathy
The Manions of America
TVas Deirdre O'Manion
1980
The Night the City Screamed
as Brenda Farrell
1979
Black Market Baby
as Anne Macarino
Like Normal People
as Virginia Rae Hensler
A Last Cry for Help
as Sharon Muir
The Flame Is Love
as Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz
Women at West Point
as Jennifer Scott
1978
The Young Pioneers
TVas Molly Beaton
1977
Little Ladies of the Night
as Hailey Atkins
Testimony of Two Men
TVas Mavis Eaton• 3 eps
The Waltons
TVas Vanessa• 1 eps
1976
Having Babies
as Laura Gorman
Young Pioneers
as Molly Beaton
Young Pioneers' Christmas
as Molly Beaton
State Fair
as Bobbie Jean Shaw
W.C. Fields and Me
as Ingenue
Eleanor and Franklin
TVas Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-20
1975
Crazy Mama
as Cheryl
Medical Story
TVas Kim
Beacon Hill
TVas Betsy Bullock
Hawaii Five-O
TVas Ruth Martin• 1 eps
1973
Jory
as Amy Barron
1970
The Walking Major
as Rose Allen
1966
Time Travelers
as Farrington's Daughter
1954