Linda Purl

Acting

Linda Purl

Born
(age 71)
Birthplace
Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Credits
98 titles

Biography

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

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 98

YearTitleRole
TBA Threat Level Midnight Film Sexy Nurse
2025 Hollywood Grit Film Eleanor Rhodes
2022 Paul's Promise Film Minnie Holderfield
2021 Doomsday Mom Film Kay Woodcock
2021 Hacks TV Kathy (1 ep)
2020 Broken Halos Film Blondie
2020 Viral Vignettes TV Judy (1 ep)
2020 The Swing of Things Film Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein
2018 The Oath TV Gwenn (7 ep)
2016 Bender Film Mrs. Thomas
2016 Designated Survivor TV Julia Rombauer (1 ep)
2012 Stalked at 17 Film Lauren
2011 Homeland TV Elizabeth Gaines (3 ep)
2009 Lie to Me TV Meredith Spencer (1 ep)
2008 True Blood TV Barbara Pelt (2 ep)
2006 Maid of Honor Film Laci Collins
2005 Bones TV Mrs. Diana Annenburg (1 ep)
2005 The Office TV Helene Beesly (8 ep)
2005 Criminal Intent Film Kirsten Sorensen
2004 Desperate Housewives TV Lillian Allen (1 ep)
2004 Stranger at the Door Film Kathleen Norris
2003 Fear of the Dark Film Sandy Bilings
2003 Cold Case TV Diane Moore (2005) (1 ep)
2003 Frozen Impact Film Dr. Christy Blanchard
2002 First Monday TV (12 ep)
2001 Crossing Jordan TV Joan (1 ep)
2000 The Perfect Tenant Film Jessica Michaels
1999 Holy Joe Film Joan Wolrod
1998 Mighty Joe Young Film Dr. Ruth Young
1997 Port Charles TV (1624 ep)
1997 The Absolute Truth Film Jean Douglas
1996 Born Free: A New Adventure Film Eleanor Porter
1994 Touched by an Angel TV Sally (1 ep)
1994 Incident at Deception Ridge Film Helen Davis
1994 Robin's Hoods TV Brett Robin (21 ep)
1994 Natural Causes Film Jessie McCarthy, Jessie MacCarthy
1994 Accidental Meeting Film Maryanne Bellmann
1994 Burke's Law TV Kelly Harris (1 ep)
1993 Walker, Texas Ranger TV Barbara Conway (1 ep)
1992 Body Language Film Norma Suffield
1992 Jack's Place TV (1 ep)
1992 Secrets Film Jane Adams
1991 The Hidden Room TV Kate Richards (1 ep)
1991 Before the Storm Film Kate Del 'Amico
1991 Under Cover TV Kate Del'Amico (14 ep)
1991 Under Cover Film Kate Del'Amico
1990 Web of Deceit Film Lauren Hale
1990 Timeless Tales: Rapunzel Film Rapunzel
1988 Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs Film Beverly
1988 Addicted to His Love Film Cassie Robbins
1988 Viper Film Laura Maculla
1987 In Self Defense Film Susan Andrews
1987 The Bold and the Beautiful TV Lucy (6 ep)
1986 Samson and Delilah Film Delilah (voice)
1986 Dark Mansions Film Shellane Victor
1986 Pleasures Film Eve Harper
1986 Matlock TV Charlene Matlock, Charlene Matlock (archive footage) (uncredited) (24 ep)
1986 Outrage! Film Arlene Robbins
1985 The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents TV Lisa Tate (1 ep)
1985 Midas Valley Film Sarah Corey
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