Linda Purl

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

Desperate Housewives

The Office

Homeland

Crossing Jordan

The Love Boat

Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

All Movies (57)

• Hollywood Grit2025 · as Eleanor Rhodes
• Paul's Promise2022 · as Minnie Holderfield
• Doomsday Mom2021 · as Kay Woodcock
• Broken Halos2020 · as Blondie
• The Swing of Things2020 · as Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein
• Bender2016 · as Mrs. Thomas
• Stalked at 172012 · as Lauren
• Maid of Honor2006 · as Laci Collins
• Criminal Intent2005 · as Kirsten Sorensen
• Stranger at the Door2004 · as Kathleen Norris
• Fear of the Dark2003 · as Sandy Bilings
• Frozen Impact2003 · as Dr. Christy Blanchard
• The Perfect Tenant2000 · as Jessica Michaels
• Holy Joe1999 · as Joan Wolrod
• Mighty Joe Young1998 · as Dr. Ruth Young
• The Absolute Truth1997 · as Jean Douglas
• Born Free: A New Adventure1996 · as Eleanor Porter
• Incident at Deception Ridge1994 · as Helen Davis
• Natural Causes1994 · as Jessie McCarthy
• Natural Causes1994 · as Jessie MacCarthy
• Accidental Meeting1994 · as Maryanne Bellmann
• Body Language1992 · as Norma Suffield
• Secrets1992 · as Jane Adams
• Before the Storm1991 · as Kate Del 'Amico
• Under Cover1991 · as Kate Del'Amico
• Web of Deceit1990 · as Lauren Hale
• Timeless Tales: Rapunzel1990 · as Rapunzel
• Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs1988 · as Beverly
• Addicted to His Love1988 · as Cassie Robbins
• Viper1988 · as Laura Maculla
• In Self Defense1987 · as Susan Andrews
• Samson and Delilah1986 · as Delilah (voice)
• Dark Mansions1986 · as Shellane Victor
• Pleasures1986 · as Eve Harper
• Outrage!1986 · as Arlene Robbins
• Midas Valley1985 · as Sarah Corey
• Money on the Side1982 · as Annie Gilson
• Visiting Hours1982 · as Sheila Munroe
• The Adventures of Nellie Bly1981 · as Nellie Bly
• The High Country1981 · as Kathy
• The Night the City Screamed1980 · as Brenda Farrell
• Leo and Loree1980
• Black Market Baby1979 · as Anne Macarino
• The Flame Is Love1979 · as Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz
• Like Normal People1979 · as Virginia Rae Hensler
• Women at West Point1979 · as Jennifer Scott
• A Last Cry for Help1979 · as Sharon Muir
• Little Ladies of the Night1977 · as Hailey Atkins
• Young Pioneers' Christmas1976 · as Molly Beaton
• Having Babies1976 · as Laura Gorman
• State Fair1976 · as Bobbie Jean Shaw
• W.C. Fields and Me1976 · as Ingenue
• Young Pioneers1976 · as Molly Beaton
• Crazy Mama1975 · as Cheryl
• Jory1973 · as Amy Barron
• The Walking Major1970 · as Rose Allen
• Time Travelers1966 · as Farrington's Daughter

All TV Shows (45)

• Hacks2021 · as Kathy
• Viral Vignettes2020 · as Judy
• The Oath2018 · as Gwenn
• Designated Survivor2016 · as Julia Rombauer
• Homeland2011 · as Elizabeth Gaines
• Lie to Me2009 · as Meredith Spencer
• True Blood2008 · as Barbara Pelt
• Bones2005 · as Mrs. Diana Annenburg
• The Office2005 · as Helene Beesly
• Desperate Housewives2004 · as Lillian Allen
• Cold Case2003 · as Diane Moore (2005)
• First Monday2002
• Crossing Jordan2001 · as Joan
• Port Charles1997
• Touched by an Angel1994 · as Sally
• Robin's Hoods1994 · as Brett Robin
• Burke's Law1994 · as Kelly Harris
• Walker, Texas Ranger1993 · as Barbara Conway
• Jack's Place1992
• The Hidden Room1991 · as Kate Richards
• Under Cover1991 · as Kate Del'Amico
• The Bold and the Beautiful1987 · as Lucy
• Matlock1986 · as Charlene Matlock
• The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents1985 · as Lisa Tate
• Murder, She Wrote1984 · as Crystal Wendle
• Murder, She Wrote1984 · as Laura Callan
• Murder, She Wrote1984 · as Terry Shannon
• The Last Days of Pompeii1984 · as Nydia
• The Manions of America1981 · as Deirdre O'Manion
• The Young Pioneers1978 · as Molly Beaton
• What Really Happened to the Class of '65?1977
• The Love Boat1977 · as Anne Lester
• Testimony of Two Men1977 · as Mavis Eaton
• Eleanor and Franklin1976 · as Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-20
• Medical Story1975 · as Kim
• Beacon Hill1975 · as Betsy Bullock
• Sons and Daughters1974
• Happy Days1974 · as Gloria
• Happy Days1974 · as Ashley Pfister
• The Waltons1972
• The Waltons1972 · as Vanessa
• Medical Center1969 · as Leslie
• Hawaii Five-O1968 · as Ruth Martin
• The Secret Storm1954
• Golden Globe Awards1944 · as Self - Presenter