Linda Purl
Acting
103
Acting Credits
Biography
Linda Purl (born September 2, 1955) is an American actress and singer, perhaps best known for portraying Charlene Matlock on Matlock.
Known For
Filmography
Hollywood Grit
2025
as Eleanor Rhodes
Paul's Promise
2022
as Minnie Holderfield
Doomsday Mom
2021
as Kay Woodcock
Hacks
2021
as Kathy
The Swing of Things
2020
as Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein
Broken Halos
2020
as Blondie
Viral Vignettes
2020
as Judy
The Oath
2018
as Gwenn
Bender
2016
as Mrs. Thomas
Designated Survivor
2016
as Julia Rombauer
Stalked at 17
2012
as Lauren
Homeland
2011
as Elizabeth Gaines
Lie to Me
2009
as Meredith Spencer
True Blood
2008
as Barbara Pelt
Maid of Honor
2006
as Laci Collins
Criminal Intent
2005
as Kirsten Sorensen
Bones
2005
as Mrs. Diana Annenburg
The Office
2005
as Helene Beesly
Stranger at the Door
2004
as Kathleen Norris
Desperate Housewives
2004
as Lillian Allen
Fear of the Dark
2003
as Sandy Bilings
Frozen Impact
2003
as Dr. Christy Blanchard
Cold Case
2003
as Diane Moore (2005)
First Monday
2002
Crossing Jordan
2001
as Joan
The Perfect Tenant
2000
as Jessica Michaels
Holy Joe
1999
as Joan Wolrod
Mighty Joe Young
1998
as Dr. Ruth Young
The Absolute Truth
1997
as Jean Douglas
Port Charles
1997
Born Free: A New Adventure
1996
as Eleanor Porter
Incident at Deception Ridge
1994
as Helen Davis
Natural Causes
1994
as Jessie McCarthy
Accidental Meeting
1994
as Maryanne Bellmann
Natural Causes
1994
as Jessie MacCarthy
Robin's Hoods
1994
as Brett Robin
Burke's Law
1994
as Kelly Harris
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Sally
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Barbara Conway
Secrets
1992
as Jane Adams
Body Language
1992
as Norma Suffield
Jack's Place
1992
Before the Storm
1991
as Kate Del 'Amico
Under Cover
1991
as Kate Del'Amico
Under Cover
1991
as Kate Del'Amico
The Hidden Room
1991
as Kate Richards
Web of Deceit
1990
as Lauren Hale
Timeless Tales: Rapunzel
1990
as Rapunzel
Addicted to His Love
1988
as Cassie Robbins
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
1988
as Beverly
Viper
1988
as Laura Maculla
In Self Defense
1987
as Susan Andrews
The Bold and the Beautiful
1987
as Lucy
Samson and Delilah
1986
as Delilah (voice)
Dark Mansions
1986
as Shellane Victor
Outrage!
1986
as Arlene Robbins
Pleasures
1986
as Eve Harper
Matlock
1986
as Charlene Matlock
Matlock
1986
as Charlene Matlock (archive footage) (uncredited)
Midas Valley
1985
as Sarah Corey
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
as Lisa Tate
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Crystal Wendle
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Laura Callan
The Last Days of Pompeii
1984
as Nydia
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Terry Shannon
Visiting Hours
1982
as Sheila Munroe
Money on the Side
1982
as Annie Gilson
The Adventures of Nellie Bly
1981
as Nellie Bly
The High Country
1981
as Kathy
The Manions of America
1981
as Deirdre O'Manion
Leo and Loree
1980
The Night the City Screamed
1980
as Brenda Farrell
Like Normal People
1979
as Virginia Rae Hensler
The Flame Is Love
1979
as Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz
Black Market Baby
1979
as Anne Macarino
Women at West Point
1979
as Jennifer Scott
A Last Cry for Help
1979
as Sharon Muir
The Young Pioneers
1978
as Molly Beaton
Little Ladies of the Night
1977
as Hailey Atkins
What Really Happened to the Class of '65?
1977
The Love Boat
1977
as Anne Lester
Testimony of Two Men
1977
as Mavis Eaton
Young Pioneers
1976
as Molly Beaton
Young Pioneers' Christmas
1976
as Molly Beaton
State Fair
1976
as Bobbie Jean Shaw
W.C. Fields and Me
1976
as Ingenue
Having Babies
1976
as Laura Gorman
Eleanor and Franklin
1976
as Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-20
Crazy Mama
1975
as Cheryl
Beacon Hill
1975
as Betsy Bullock
Medical Story
1975
as Kim
Happy Days
1974
as Gloria
Sons and Daughters
1974
Happy Days
1974
as Ashley Pfister
Jory
1973
as Amy Barron
The Waltons
1972
The Waltons
1972
as Vanessa
The Walking Major
1970
as Rose Allen
Hawaii Five-O
1969
as Ruth Martin
Medical Center
1969
as Leslie
Time Travelers
1966
as Farrington's Daughter
The Secret Storm
1954
Golden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Presenter