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Linda Purl

Linda Purl

Actor · Born September 2, 1955 · Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

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Biography

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

Acted in 92

2020s

  1. 2025

    Hollywood Grit

    Eleanor Rhodes

  2. 2022

    Paul's Promise

    Minnie Holderfield

  3. 2021

    Doomsday Mom

    Kay Woodcock

  4. Hacks

    Kathy · 1 episode

    81
  5. 2020

    Broken Halos

    Blondie

  6. Viral Vignettes

    Judy · 1 episode

  7. The Swing of Things

    Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein

    35

2010s

  1. 2018

    The Oath

    Gwenn · 7 episodes

    64
  2. 2016

    Bender

    Mrs. Thomas

  3. Designated Survivor

    Julia Rombauer · 1 episode

    73
  4. 2012

    Stalked at 17

    Lauren

  5. 2011

    Homeland

    Elizabeth Gaines · 3 episodes

    81

  6. Threat level midnight

    Helene Beesly/ a nurse

1990s

  1. 1999

    Holy Joe

    Joan Wolrod

  2. 1998

    Mighty Joe Young

    Dr. Ruth Young

    56
  3. 1997

    Port Charles

    TV

  4. The Absolute Truth

    Jean Douglas

  5. 1996

    Born Free: A New Adventure

    Eleanor Porter

  6. 1994

    Touched by an Angel

    Sally · 1 episode

    65

  7. Incident at Deception Ridge

    Helen Davis

  8. Robin's Hoods

    Brett Robin · 21 episodes

  9. Natural Causes

    Jessie McCarthy, Jessie MacCarthy

  10. Accidental Meeting

    Maryanne Bellmann

  11. Burke's Law

    Kelly Harris · 1 episode

  12. 1993

    Walker, Texas Ranger

    Barbara Conway · 1 episode

    61
  13. 1992

    Body Language

    Norma Suffield

  14. Jack's Place

    TV

  15. Secrets

    Jane Adams

  16. 1991

    The Hidden Room

    Kate Richards · 1 episode

  17. Before the Storm

    Kate Del 'Amico

  18. Under Cover

    Kate Del'Amico

  19. 1990

    Web of Deceit

    Lauren Hale

  20. Timeless Tales: Rapunzel

    Rapunzel

1980s

  1. 1988

    Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs

    Beverly

  2. Addicted to His Love

    Cassie Robbins

  3. Viper

    Laura Maculla

  4. 1987

    In Self Defense

    Susan Andrews

  5. The Bold and the Beautiful

    Lucy · 6 episodes

    41
  6. 1986

    Samson and Delilah

    Delilah (voice)

  7. Dark Mansions

    Shellane Victor

  8. Pleasures

    Eve Harper

  9. Matlock

    Charlene Matlock, Charlene Matlock (archive footage) (uncredited) · 24 episodes

    71

  10. Outrage!

    Arlene Robbins

  11. 1985

    The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    Lisa Tate · 1 episode

    76

  12. Midas Valley

    Sarah Corey

  13. 1984

    Murder, She Wrote

    Crystal Wendle, Laura Callan, Terry Shannon · 1 episode

    74

  14. The Last Days of Pompeii

    Nydia · 3 episodes

  15. 1982

    Money on the Side

    Annie Gilson

  16. Visiting Hours

    Sheila Munroe

    46
  17. 1981

    The Manions of America

    Deirdre O'Manion · 3 episodes

  18. The Adventures of Nellie Bly

    Nellie Bly

  19. The High Country

    Kathy

  20. 1980

    The Night the City Screamed

    Brenda Farrell

  21. Leo and Loree

    Movie

1970s

  1. 1979

    Black Market Baby

    Anne Macarino

  2. The Flame Is Love

    Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz

  3. Women at West Point

    Jennifer Scott

  4. A Last Cry for Help

    Sharon Muir

  5. 1978

    The Young Pioneers

    Molly Beaton · 3 episodes

  6. 1977

    What Really Happened to the Class of '65?

    TV

  7. The Love Boat

    Anne Lester · 2 episodes

    63

  8. Testimony of Two Men

    Mavis Eaton · 3 episodes

  9. Little Ladies of the Night

    Hailey Atkins

  10. 1976

    Young Pioneers' Christmas

    Molly Beaton

  11. Having Babies

    Laura Gorman

  12. W.C. Fields and Me

    Ingenue

  13. Young Pioneers

    Molly Beaton

  14. Eleanor and Franklin

    Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-20 · 2 episodes

  15. 1975

    Medical Story

    Kim · 1 episode

  16. Beacon Hill

    Betsy Bullock · 11 episodes

  17. Crazy Mama

    Cheryl

    64
  18. 1974

    Sons and Daughters

    TV

  19. Happy Days

    Gloria, Ashley Pfister · 5 episodes

    75
  20. 1973

    Jory

    Amy Barron

  21. 1972

    The Waltons

    Vanessa · 1 episode

    75
  22. 1970

    The Walking Major

    Rose Allen

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