Linda Purl
Acting
Linda Purl (born September 2, 1955) is an American actress and singer, perhaps best known for portraying Charlene Matlock on Matlock.
Known for
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movieHollywood Grit
2025
Eleanor Rhodes
moviePaul's Promise
2022
Minnie Holderfield
movieDoomsday Mom
2021
Kay Woodcock
tvHacks
2021
Kathy
movieBroken Halos
2020
Blondie
movieThe Swing of Things
2020
Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein
tvThe Oath
2018
Gwenn
movieBender
2016
Mrs. Thomas
tvDesignated Survivor
2016
Julia Rombauer
movieStalked at 17
2012
Lauren
tvHomeland
2011
Elizabeth Gaines
tvLie to Me
2009
Meredith Spencer
tvTrue Blood
2008
Barbara Pelt
movieMaid of Honor
2006
Laci Collins
tvBones
2005
Mrs. Diana Annenburg
tvThe Office
2005
Helene Beesly
movieCriminal Intent
2005
Kirsten Sorensen
tvDesperate Housewives
2004
Lillian Allen
movieStranger at the Door
2004
Kathleen Norris
movieFear of the Dark
2003
Sandy Bilings
tvCold Case
2003
Diane Moore (2005)
movieFrozen Impact
2003
Dr. Christy Blanchard
movieThe Perfect Tenant
2000
Jessica Michaels
movieHoly Joe
1999
Joan Wolrod
movieMighty Joe Young
1998
Dr. Ruth Young
movieThe Absolute Truth
1997
Jean Douglas
movieBorn Free: A New Adventure
1996
Eleanor Porter
movieIncident at Deception Ridge
1994
Helen Davis
tvRobin's Hoods
1994
Brett Robin
movieNatural Causes
1994
Jessie McCarthy / Jessie MacCarthy
movieAccidental Meeting
1994
Maryanne Bellmann
tvBurke's Law
1994
Kelly Harris
tvWalker, Texas Ranger
1993
Barbara Conway
movieBody Language
1992
Norma Suffield
movieSecrets
1992
Jane Adams
tvThe Hidden Room
1991
Kate Richards
movieBefore the Storm
1991
Kate Del 'Amico
Under Cover
1991
Kate Del'Amico
movieUnder Cover
1991
Kate Del'Amico
movieWeb of Deceit
1990
Lauren Hale
movieAddicted to His Love
1988
Cassie Robbins
movieViper
1988
Laura Maculla
movieIn Self Defense
1987
Susan Andrews
movieSamson and Delilah
1986
Delilah (voice)
movieDark Mansions
1986
Shellane Victor
moviePleasures
1986
Eve Harper
tvMatlock
1986
Charlene Matlock
movieOutrage!
1986
Arlene Robbins
movieMidas Valley
1985
Sarah Corey
tvMurder, She Wrote
1984
Crystal Wendle / Laura Callan / Terry Shannon
movieMoney on the Side
1982
Annie Gilson
movieVisiting Hours
1982
Sheila Munroe
tvThe Manions of America
1981
Deirdre O'Manion
movieThe Adventures of Nellie Bly
1981
Nellie Bly
movieThe Night the City Screamed
1980
Brenda Farrell
movieBlack Market Baby
1979
Anne Macarino
movieThe Flame Is Love
1979
Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz
Like Normal People
1979
Virginia Rae Hensler
movieWomen at West Point
1979
Jennifer Scott
movieA Last Cry for Help
1979
Sharon Muir
tvThe Young Pioneers
1978
Molly Beaton
tvThe Love Boat
1977
Anne Lester
tvTestimony of Two Men
1977
Mavis Eaton
movieLittle Ladies of the Night
1977
Hailey Atkins
movieYoung Pioneers' Christmas
1976
Molly Beaton
movieHaving Babies
1976
Laura Gorman
State Fair
1976
Bobbie Jean Shaw
movieW.C. Fields and Me
1976
Ingenue
movieYoung Pioneers
1976
Molly Beaton
tvEleanor and Franklin
1976
Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-20
tvBeacon Hill
1975
Betsy Bullock
movieCrazy Mama
1975
Cheryl
tvHappy Days
1974
Gloria / Ashley Pfister
movieJory
1973
Amy Barron
tvThe Waltons
1972
Vanessa
movieThe Walking Major
1970
Rose Allen
tvMedical Center
1969
Leslie
tvHawaii Five-O
1968
Ruth Martin
Time Travelers
1966
Farrington's Daughter
tvGolden Globe Awards
1944
Self - Presenter