Linda Purl

Acting

Linda Purl

Born 2 September 1955 · Greenwich, Connecticut, United States · 71

Linda Purl (born September 2, 1955) is an American actress and singer, perhaps best known for portraying Charlene Matlock on Matlock.

Known for

Highlights

The Office2005 · Series · Helene Beesly
Bones2005 · Series · Mrs. Diana Annenburg
Desperate Housewives2004 · Series · Lillian Allen
Homeland2011 · Series · Elizabeth Gaines
Lie to Me2009 · Series · Meredith Spencer
True Blood2008 · Series · Barbara Pelt

Filmography

Movies

54 films

Hollywood Grit2025 · Film · Eleanor Rhodes
Paul's Promise2022 · Film · Minnie Holderfield
Doomsday Mom2021 · Film · Kay Woodcock
Broken Halos2020 · Film · Blondie
The Swing of Things2020 · Film · Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein
Bender2016 · Film · Mrs. Thomas
Stalked at 172012 · Film · Lauren
Maid of Honor2006 · Film · Laci Collins
Criminal Intent2005 · Film · Kirsten Sorensen
Stranger at the Door2004 · Film · Kathleen Norris
Fear of the Dark2003 · Film · Sandy Bilings
Frozen Impact2003 · Film · Dr. Christy Blanchard
The Perfect Tenant2000 · Film · Jessica Michaels
Holy Joe1999 · Film · Joan Wolrod
Mighty Joe Young1998 · Film · Dr. Ruth Young
The Absolute Truth1997 · Film · Jean Douglas
Born Free: A New Adventure1996 · Film · Eleanor Porter
Incident at Deception Ridge1994 · Film · Helen Davis
Natural Causes1994 · Film · Jessie McCarthy
Accidental Meeting1994 · Film · Maryanne Bellmann
Body Language1992 · Film · Norma Suffield
Secrets1992 · Film · Jane Adams
Before the Storm1991 · Film · Kate Del 'Amico
Under Cover1991 · Film · Kate Del'Amico
Web of Deceit1990 · Film · Lauren Hale
Timeless Tales: Rapunzel1990 · Film · Rapunzel
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs1988 · Film · Beverly
Addicted to His Love1988 · Film · Cassie Robbins
Viper1988 · Film · Laura Maculla
In Self Defense1987 · Film · Susan Andrews
Samson and Delilah1986 · Film · Delilah (voice)
Dark Mansions1986 · Film · Shellane Victor
Pleasures1986 · Film · Eve Harper
Outrage!1986 · Film · Arlene Robbins
Midas Valley1985 · Film · Sarah Corey
Money on the Side1982 · Film · Annie Gilson
Visiting Hours1982 · Film · Sheila Munroe
The Adventures of Nellie Bly1981 · Film · Nellie Bly
The High Country1981 · Film · Kathy
The Night the City Screamed1980 · Film · Brenda Farrell
Leo and Loree1980 · Film
Black Market Baby1979 · Film · Anne Macarino
The Flame Is Love1979 · Film · Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz
Like Normal People1979 · Film · Virginia Rae Hensler
Women at West Point1979 · Film · Jennifer Scott
A Last Cry for Help1979 · Film · Sharon Muir
Little Ladies of the Night1977 · Film · Hailey Atkins
Young Pioneers' Christmas1976 · Film · Molly Beaton
Having Babies1976 · Film · Laura Gorman
W.C. Fields and Me1976 · Film · Ingenue
Young Pioneers1976 · Film · Molly Beaton
Crazy Mama1975 · Film · Cheryl
Jory1973 · Film · Amy Barron
The Walking Major1970 · Film · Rose Allen

Filmography

Series

38 shows

Hacks2021 · Series · Kathy
Viral Vignettes2020 · Series · Judy
The Oath2018 · Series · Gwenn
Designated Survivor2016 · Series · Julia Rombauer
Homeland2011 · Series · Elizabeth Gaines
Lie to Me2009 · Series · Meredith Spencer
True Blood2008 · Series · Barbara Pelt
Bones2005 · Series · Mrs. Diana Annenburg
The Office2005 · Series · Helene Beesly
Desperate Housewives2004 · Series · Lillian Allen
Cold Case2003 · Series · Diane Moore (2005)
First Monday2002 · Series
Crossing Jordan2001 · Series · Joan
Port Charles1997 · Series
Touched by an Angel1994 · Series · Sally
Robin's Hoods1994 · Series · Brett Robin
Burke's Law1994 · Series · Kelly Harris
Walker, Texas Ranger1993 · Series · Barbara Conway
Jack's Place1992 · Series
The Hidden Room1991 · Series · Kate Richards
The Bold and the Beautiful1987 · Series · Lucy
Matlock1986 · Series · Charlene Matlock
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents1985 · Series · Lisa Tate
Murder, She Wrote1984 · Series · Crystal Wendle
The Last Days of Pompeii1984 · Series · Nydia
The Manions of America1981 · Series · Deirdre O'Manion
The Young Pioneers1978 · Series · Molly Beaton
What Really Happened to the Class of '65?1977 · Series
The Love Boat1977 · Series · Anne Lester
Testimony of Two Men1977 · Series · Mavis Eaton
Eleanor and Franklin1976 · Series · Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-20
Medical Story1975 · Series · Kim
Beacon Hill1975 · Series · Betsy Bullock
Sons and Daughters1974 · Series
Happy Days1974 · Series · Gloria
The Waltons1972 · Series
Medical Center1969 · Series · Leslie
Hawaii Five-O1969 · Series · Ruth Martin