Person
Linda Purl
Acting · Born 1955-09-02 · Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Biography
Linda Purl (born September 2, 1955) is an American actress and singer, perhaps best known for portraying Charlene Matlock on Matlock.
Known for
Bones
Mrs. Diana Annenburg
Desperate Housewives
Lillian Allen
The Office
Helene Beesly
Homeland
Elizabeth Gaines
The Love Boat
Anne Lester
Murder, She Wrote
Crystal Wendle
Hawaii Five-O
Ruth Martin
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Presenter
Cold Case
Diane Moore (2005)
Crossing Jordan
Joan
Filmography
- 2025Hollywood GritEleanor Rhodes
- 2022Paul's PromiseMinnie Holderfield
- 2021Doomsday MomKay Woodcock
- 2021HacksKathy
- 2020Broken HalosBlondie
- 2020Viral VignettesJudy
- 2020The Swing of ThingsSherry Fairfax-Rothstein
- 2018The OathGwenn
- 2016BenderMrs. Thomas
- 2016Designated SurvivorJulia Rombauer
- 2012Stalked at 17Lauren
- 2011HomelandElizabeth Gaines
- 2009Lie to MeMeredith Spencer
- 2008True BloodBarbara Pelt
- 2006Maid of HonorLaci Collins
- 2005BonesMrs. Diana Annenburg
- 2005The OfficeHelene Beesly
- 2005Criminal IntentKirsten Sorensen
- 2004Desperate HousewivesLillian Allen
- 2004Stranger at the DoorKathleen Norris
- 2003Fear of the DarkSandy Bilings
- 2003Cold CaseDiane Moore (2005)
- 2003Frozen ImpactDr. Christy Blanchard
- 2002First Monday
- 2001Crossing JordanJoan
- 2000The Perfect TenantJessica Michaels
- 1999Holy JoeJoan Wolrod
- 1998Mighty Joe YoungDr. Ruth Young
- 1997Port Charles
- 1997The Absolute TruthJean Douglas
- 1996Born Free: A New AdventureEleanor Porter
- 1994Touched by an AngelSally
- 1994Incident at Deception RidgeHelen Davis
- 1994Robin's HoodsBrett Robin
- 1994Natural CausesJessie McCarthy
- 1994Accidental MeetingMaryanne Bellmann
- 1994Burke's LawKelly Harris
- 1993Walker, Texas RangerBarbara Conway
- 1992Body LanguageNorma Suffield
- 1992Jack's Place
- 1992SecretsJane Adams
- 1991The Hidden RoomKate Richards
- 1991Before the StormKate Del 'Amico
- 1991Under CoverKate Del'Amico
- 1991Under CoverKate Del'Amico
- 1990Web of DeceitLauren Hale
- 1990Timeless Tales: RapunzelRapunzel
- 1988Spies, Lies & Naked ThighsBeverly
- 1988Addicted to His LoveCassie Robbins
- 1988ViperLaura Maculla
- 1987In Self DefenseSusan Andrews
- 1987The Bold and the BeautifulLucy
- 1986Samson and DelilahDelilah (voice)
- 1986Dark MansionsShellane Victor
- 1986PleasuresEve Harper
- 1986MatlockCharlene Matlock
- 1986Outrage!Arlene Robbins
- 1985The New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsLisa Tate
- 1985Midas ValleySarah Corey
- 1984Murder, She WroteCrystal Wendle
- 1984The Last Days of PompeiiNydia
- 1982Money on the SideAnnie Gilson
- 1982Visiting HoursSheila Munroe
- 1981The Manions of AmericaDeirdre O'Manion
- 1981The Adventures of Nellie BlyNellie Bly
- 1981The High CountryKathy
- 1980The Night the City ScreamedBrenda Farrell
- 1980Leo and Loree
- 1979Black Market BabyAnne Macarino
- 1979The Flame Is LoveEmmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz
- 1979Like Normal PeopleVirginia Rae Hensler
- 1979Women at West PointJennifer Scott
- 1979A Last Cry for HelpSharon Muir
- 1978The Young PioneersMolly Beaton
- 1977What Really Happened to the Class of '65?
- 1977The Love BoatAnne Lester
- 1977Testimony of Two MenMavis Eaton
- 1977Little Ladies of the NightHailey Atkins
- 1976Young Pioneers' ChristmasMolly Beaton
- 1976Having BabiesLaura Gorman
- 1976State FairBobbie Jean Shaw
- 1976W.C. Fields and MeIngenue
- 1976Young PioneersMolly Beaton
- 1976Eleanor and FranklinAlice Roosevelt, Age 14-20
- 1975Medical StoryKim
- 1975Beacon HillBetsy Bullock
- 1975Crazy MamaCheryl
- 1974Sons and Daughters
- 1974Happy DaysGloria
- 1973JoryAmy Barron
- 1972The Waltons
- 1970The Walking MajorRose Allen
- 1969Medical CenterLeslie
- 1968Hawaii Five-ORuth Martin
- 1966Time TravelersFarrington's Daughter
- 1954The Secret Storm
- 1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Presenter
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