Linda Purl

September 2, 1955 (70 years old)

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Known for Acting

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

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Hollywood Grit

Eleanor Rhodes

2025

10.0

Paul's Promise

Minnie Holderfield

2022

1.0

Doomsday Mom

Kay Woodcock

2021

5.4

Hacks

Kathy

2021

7.4

Broken Halos

Blondie

2020

2.0

Viral Vignettes

Judy

2020

10.0

The Swing of Things

Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein

2020

4.7

The Oath

Gwenn

2018

6.2

Bender

Mrs. Thomas

2016

4.2

Designated Survivor

Julia Rombauer

2016

7.1

Stalked at 17

Lauren

2012

5.4

Homeland

Elizabeth Gaines

2011

7.6

True Blood

Barbara Pelt

2008

7.6

Maid of Honor

Laci Collins

2006

6.0

Bones

Mrs. Diana Annenburg

2005

8.2

The Office

Helene Beesly

2005

8.6

Criminal Intent

Kirsten Sorensen

2005

5.0

Desperate Housewives

Lillian Allen

2004

7.9

Stranger at the Door

Kathleen Norris

2004

4.6

Fear of the Dark

Sandy Bilings

2003

5.2

Cold Case

Diane Moore (2005)

2003

7.8

Frozen Impact

Dr. Christy Blanchard

2003

5.9

First Monday

Unknown Role

2002

6.0

Crossing Jordan

Joan

2001

7.2

The Perfect Tenant

Jessica Michaels

2000

2.8

Holy Joe

Joan Wolrod

1999

3.2

Mighty Joe Young

Dr. Ruth Young

1998

6.3

Port Charles

Unknown Role

1997

7.0

The Absolute Truth

Jean Douglas

1997

3.7

Born Free: A New Adventure

Eleanor Porter

1996

6.1

Touched by an Angel

Sally

1994

7.2

Incident at Deception Ridge

Helen Davis

1994

3.5

Robin's Hoods

Brett Robin

1994

Natural Causes

Jessie McCarthy

1994

5.0

Accidental Meeting

Maryanne Bellmann

1994

2.0

Burke's Law

Kelly Harris

1994

6.7

Walker, Texas Ranger

Barbara Conway

1993

6.9

Body Language

Norma Suffield

1992

4.5

Jack's Place

Unknown Role

1992

8.0

Secrets

Jane Adams

1992

3.8

Before the Storm

Kate Del 'Amico

1991

No Image

Under Cover

Kate Del'Amico

1991

6.0

Under Cover

Kate Del'Amico

1991

Web of Deceit

Lauren Hale

1990

1.0

Timeless Tales: Rapunzel

Rapunzel

1990

5.5

Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs

Beverly

1988

3.9

Addicted to His Love

Cassie Robbins

1988

6.0

Viper

Laura Maculla

1988

3.8

In Self Defense

Susan Andrews

1987

5.3

The Bold and the Beautiful

Lucy

1987

5.6