Portrait of Linda Purl

Linda Purl

Acting

Biography

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

Born: September 2, 1955

Place of Birth: Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Filmography

2025
Hollywood Grit

as Eleanor Rhodes

2022
Paul's Promise

as Minnie Holderfield

2021
Doomsday Mom

as Kay Woodcock

2021
Hacks

as Kathy

2020
Broken Halos

as Blondie

2020
2020
The Swing of Things

as Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein

2018
The Oath

as Gwenn

2016
Bender

as Mrs. Thomas

2016
Designated Survivor

as Julia Rombauer

2012
Stalked at 17

as Lauren

2011
Homeland

as Elizabeth Gaines

2008
True Blood

as Barbara Pelt

2006
Maid of Honor

as Laci Collins

2005
Bones

as Mrs. Diana Annenburg

2005
The Office

as Helene Beesly

2005
Criminal Intent

as Kirsten Sorensen

2004
Desperate Housewives

as Lillian Allen

2004
Stranger at the Door

as Kathleen Norris

2003
Cold Case

as Diane Moore (2005)

2003
Fear of the Dark

as Sandy Bilings

2003
Frozen Impact

as Dr. Christy Blanchard

2001
2000
The Perfect Tenant

as Jessica Michaels

1999
Holy Joe

as Joan Wolrod

1998
Mighty Joe Young

as Dr. Ruth Young

1997
The Absolute Truth

as Jean Douglas

1996
1994
1994
Robin's Hoods

as Brett Robin

1994
Natural Causes

as Jessie McCarthy

1994
Accidental Meeting

as Maryanne Bellmann

1994
Burke's Law

as Kelly Harris

1993
Walker, Texas Ranger

as Barbara Conway

1992
Body Language

as Norma Suffield

1992
Secrets

as Jane Adams

1991
Before the Storm

as Kate Del 'Amico

1991
Under Cover

as Kate Del'Amico

1990
Web of Deceit

as Lauren Hale

1988
Addicted to His Love

as Cassie Robbins

1988
Viper

as Laura Maculla

1987
In Self Defense

as Susan Andrews

1986
Samson and Delilah

as Delilah (voice)

1986
Dark Mansions

as Shellane Victor

1986
Pleasures

as Eve Harper

1986
Matlock

as Charlene Matlock

1986
Outrage!

as Arlene Robbins

1985
Midas Valley

as Sarah Corey

1984
Murder, She Wrote

as Crystal Wendle

1984
Murder, She Wrote

as Laura Callan

1984
Murder, She Wrote

as Terry Shannon

1982
Money on the Side

as Annie Gilson

1982
Visiting Hours

as Sheila Munroe

1981
The Manions of America

as Deirdre O'Manion

1981
1980
1979
Black Market Baby

as Anne Macarino

1979
The Flame Is Love

as Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz

1979
Like Normal People

as Virginia Rae Hensler

1979
Women at West Point

as Jennifer Scott

1979
A Last Cry for Help

as Sharon Muir

1978
The Young Pioneers

as Molly Beaton

1977
The Love Boat

as Anne Lester

1977
Testimony of Two Men

as Mavis Eaton

1977
1976
1976
Having Babies

as Laura Gorman

1976
1976
Young Pioneers

as Molly Beaton

1976
Eleanor and Franklin

as Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-20

1975
Beacon Hill

as Betsy Bullock

1975
Crazy Mama

as Cheryl

1974
Happy Days

as Gloria

1974
Happy Days

as Ashley Pfister

1973
Jory

as Amy Barron

1972
The Waltons

as Vanessa

1970
The Walking Major

as Rose Allen

1968
Hawaii Five-O

as Ruth Martin

1944
Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Presenter