Linda Purl

Linda Purl

ActingBorn September 2, 1955 (age 70)Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

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

Known For

The Office

The Office

Helene Beesly

Happy Days

Happy Days

Ashley Pfister

Homeland

Homeland

Elizabeth Gaines

Matlock

Matlock

Charlene Matlock

Hollywood Grit

Hollywood Grit

Eleanor Rhodes

A Last Cry for Help

A Last Cry for Help

Sharon Muir

Port Charles

Port Charles

First Monday

First Monday

Filmography

Acting

Hollywood Grit

Hollywood Grit10.0

2025·Eleanor Rhodes

Paul's Promise

Paul's Promise1.0

2022·Minnie Holderfield

Doomsday Mom

Doomsday Mom5.4

2021·Kay Woodcock

Hacks

2021·Kathy·1 ep

Broken Halos

Broken Halos2.0

Viral Vignettes

Viral Vignettes10.0

2020·Judy·1 ep

The Swing of Things

The Swing of Things4.7

2020·Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein

The Oath

2018·Gwenn·7 eps

Bender

2016·Mrs. Thomas

Designated Survivor

Designated Survivor7.1

2016·Julia Rombauer·1 ep

Stalked at 17

Stalked at 175.4

Homeland

2011·Elizabeth Gaines·3 eps

True Blood

2008·Barbara Pelt·2 eps

Maid of Honor

Maid of Honor6.0

2006·Laci Collins

Bones

2005·Mrs. Diana Annenburg·1 ep

The Office

2005·Helene Beesly·8 eps

Criminal Intent

Criminal Intent5.0

2005·Kirsten Sorensen

Desperate Housewives

Desperate Housewives7.9

2004·Lillian Allen·1 ep

Stranger at the Door

Stranger at the Door4.6

2004·Kathleen Norris

Fear of the Dark

Fear of the Dark5.2

2003·Sandy Bilings

Cold Case

2003·Diane Moore (2005)·1 ep

Frozen Impact

Frozen Impact5.9

2003·Dr. Christy Blanchard

First Monday

First Monday6.0

Crossing Jordan

Crossing Jordan7.2

2001·Joan·1 ep

The Perfect Tenant

The Perfect Tenant2.8

2000·Jessica Michaels

Holy Joe

1999·Joan Wolrod

Mighty Joe Young

Mighty Joe Young6.3

1998·Dr. Ruth Young

Port Charles

Port Charles7.0

The Absolute Truth

The Absolute Truth3.7

1997·Jean Douglas

Born Free: A New Adventure

Born Free: A New Adventure6.1

1996·Eleanor Porter

Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel7.2

1994·Sally·1 ep

Incident at Deception Ridge

Incident at Deception Ridge3.5

1994·Helen Davis

Robin's Hoods

1994·Brett Robin·21 eps

Natural Causes

Natural Causes5.0

1994·Jessie McCarthy

Accidental Meeting

Accidental Meeting2.0

1994·Maryanne Bellmann

Burke's Law

1994·Kelly Harris·1 ep

Walker, Texas Ranger

Walker, Texas Ranger6.9

1993·Barbara Conway·1 ep

Body Language

Body Language4.5

1992·Norma Suffield

Jack's Place

Jack's Place8.0

Secrets

1992·Jane Adams

Before the Storm

Before the Storm

1991·Kate Del 'Amico

1991·Kate Del'Amico·14 eps

Under Cover

1991·Kate Del'Amico

Web of Deceit

Web of Deceit1.0

1990·Lauren Hale

Timeless Tales: Rapunzel

Timeless Tales: Rapunzel5.5

Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs

Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs3.9

Addicted to His Love

Addicted to His Love6.0

1988·Cassie Robbins

Viper

1988·Laura Maculla

In Self Defense

In Self Defense5.3

1987·Susan Andrews

The Bold and the Beautiful

The Bold and the Beautiful5.6

1987·Lucy·6 eps

Samson and Delilah

Samson and Delilah4.3

1986·Delilah (voice)

Dark Mansions

1986·Shellane Victor

Pleasures

1986·Eve Harper

Matlock

1986·Charlene Matlock·24 eps

Outrage!

1986·Arlene Robbins

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents7.2

1985·Lisa Tate·1 ep

Midas Valley

1985·Sarah Corey

Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote7.5

1984·Crystal Wendle·1 ep

The Last Days of Pompeii

The Last Days of Pompeii7.3

1984·Nydia·3 eps

Money on the Side

Money on the Side4.1

1982·Annie Gilson

Visiting Hours

Visiting Hours5.5

1982·Sheila Munroe

The Manions of America

The Manions of America5.5

1981·Deirdre O'Manion·3 eps

The Adventures of Nellie Bly

The Adventures of Nellie Bly3.0

1981·Nellie Bly

The High Country

The High Country6.0

The Night the City Screamed

The Night the City Screamed5.0

1980·Brenda Farrell

Leo and Loree2.0

Black Market Baby

Black Market Baby6.0

1979·Anne Macarino

The Flame Is Love

The Flame Is Love

1979·Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz

Like Normal People6.0

1979·Virginia Rae Hensler

Women at West Point

Women at West Point

1979·Jennifer Scott

A Last Cry for Help

A Last Cry for Help10.0

1979·Sharon Muir

The Young Pioneers

The Young Pioneers5.7

1978·Molly Beaton·3 eps

What Really Happened to the Class of '65?

What Really Happened to the Class of '65?4.5

The Love Boat

The Love Boat6.3

1977·Anne Lester·2 eps

Testimony of Two Men

Testimony of Two Men5.0

1977·Mavis Eaton·3 eps

Little Ladies of the Night

Little Ladies of the Night2.8

1977·Hailey Atkins

Young Pioneers' Christmas

Young Pioneers' Christmas5.6

1976·Molly Beaton

Having Babies

Having Babies6.0

1976·Laura Gorman

1976·Bobbie Jean Shaw

W.C. Fields and Me

W.C. Fields and Me7.8

Young Pioneers

Young Pioneers7.1

1976·Molly Beaton

Eleanor and Franklin

Eleanor and Franklin2.3

1976·Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-20·2 eps

Medical Story

Medical Story3.0

1975·Kim·1 ep

1975·Betsy Bullock·11 eps

Crazy Mama

Sons and Daughters

Sons and Daughters

Happy Days

1974·Gloria·5 eps

Jory

1973·Amy Barron

The Waltons

The Walking Major

The Walking Major2.0

1970·Rose Allen

Medical Center

Medical Center6.1

Hawaii Five-O

Hawaii Five-O7.1

1968·Ruth Martin·1 ep

Time Travelers6.0

1966·Farrington's Daughter

The Secret Storm3.7

Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards7.2

1944·Self - Presenter·1 ep

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