
Linda Purl
Acting
Born: 1955-09-02 · Greenwich, 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.
🎬 Movies (30)

Hollywood Grit
2025
Eleanor Rhodes

Paul's Promise
2022
Minnie Holderfield

Doomsday Mom
2021
Kay Woodcock

The Swing of Things
2020
Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein

Broken Halos
2020
Blondie

Bender
2016
Mrs. Thomas

Stalked at 17
2012
Lauren

Maid of Honor
2006
Laci Collins

Criminal Intent
2005
Kirsten Sorensen

Stranger at the Door
2004
Kathleen Norris

Fear of the Dark
2003
Sandy Bilings

Frozen Impact
2003
Dr. Christy Blanchard

The Perfect Tenant
2000
Jessica Michaels

Holy Joe
1999
Joan Wolrod

Mighty Joe Young
1998
Dr. Ruth Young

The Absolute Truth
1997
Jean Douglas

Born Free: A New Adventure
1996
Eleanor Porter

Incident at Deception Ridge
1994
Helen Davis

Natural Causes
1994
Jessie MacCarthy

Accidental Meeting
1994
Maryanne Bellmann

Secrets
1992
Jane Adams

Body Language
1992
Norma Suffield

Before the Storm
1991
Kate Del 'Amico

Under Cover
1991
Kate Del'Amico

Web of Deceit
1990
Lauren Hale

Timeless Tales: Rapunzel
1990
Rapunzel

Addicted to His Love
1988
Cassie Robbins

Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
1988
Beverly

Viper
1988
Laura Maculla

In Self Defense
1987
Susan Andrews
📺 TV Shows (30)

Hacks
2021
Kathy

Viral Vignettes
2020
Judy

The Oath
2018
Gwenn

Designated Survivor
2016
Julia Rombauer

Homeland
2011
Elizabeth Gaines

Lie to Me
2009
Meredith Spencer

True Blood
2008
Barbara Pelt

Bones
2005
Mrs. Diana Annenburg

The Office
2005
Helene Beesly

Desperate Housewives
2004
Lillian Allen

Cold Case
2003
Diane Moore (2005)

First Monday
2002

Crossing Jordan
2001
Joan

Port Charles
1997

Robin's Hoods
1994
Brett Robin

Burke's Law
1994
Kelly Harris

Touched by an Angel
1994
Sally

Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
Barbara Conway

Jack's Place
1992
Under Cover
1991
Kate Del'Amico

The Hidden Room
1991
Kate Richards

The Bold and the Beautiful
1987
Lucy

Matlock
1986
Charlene Matlock

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
Lisa Tate

Murder, She Wrote
1984
Terry Shannon

The Last Days of Pompeii
1984
Nydia

The Manions of America
1981
Deirdre O'Manion

The Young Pioneers
1978
Molly Beaton

What Really Happened to the Class of '65?
1977

The Love Boat
1977
Anne Lester