Linda Purl
Acting • AGE 70
Linda Purl (born September 2, 1955) is an American actress and singer, perhaps best known for portraying Charlene Matlock on Matlock.
Acting
Hollywood Grit
Eleanor Rhodes
2025
Paul's Promise
Minnie Holderfield
2022
Doomsday Mom
Kay Woodcock
2021
Hacks
Kathy
2021
Broken Halos
Blondie
2020
Viral Vignettes
Judy
2020
The Swing of Things
Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein
2020
The Oath
Gwenn
2018
Bender
Mrs. Thomas
2016
Designated Survivor
Julia Rombauer
2016
Stalked at 17
Lauren
2012
Homeland
Elizabeth Gaines
2011
Lie to Me
Meredith Spencer
2009
True Blood
Barbara Pelt
2008
Maid of Honor
Laci Collins
2006
Bones
Mrs. Diana Annenburg
2005
The Office
Helene Beesly
2005
Criminal Intent
Kirsten Sorensen
2005
Desperate Housewives
Lillian Allen
2004
Stranger at the Door
Kathleen Norris
2004
Fear of the Dark
Sandy Bilings
2003
Cold Case
Diane Moore (2005)
2003
Frozen Impact
Dr. Christy Blanchard
2003
First Monday
2002
Crossing Jordan
Joan
2001
The Perfect Tenant
Jessica Michaels
2000
Holy Joe
Joan Wolrod
1999
Mighty Joe Young
Dr. Ruth Young
1998
Port Charles
1997
The Absolute Truth
Jean Douglas
1997
Born Free: A New Adventure
Eleanor Porter
1996
Touched by an Angel
Sally
1994
Incident at Deception Ridge
Helen Davis
1994
Robin's Hoods
Brett Robin
1994
Natural Causes
Jessie McCarthy
1994
Accidental Meeting
Maryanne Bellmann
1994
Burke's Law
Kelly Harris
1994
Walker, Texas Ranger
Barbara Conway
1993
Body Language
Norma Suffield
1992
Jack's Place
1992
Secrets
Jane Adams
1992
The Hidden Room
Kate Richards
1991
Before the Storm
Kate Del 'Amico
1991
Under Cover
Kate Del'Amico
1991
Web of Deceit
Lauren Hale
1990
Timeless Tales: Rapunzel
Rapunzel
1990
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
Beverly
1988
Addicted to His Love
Cassie Robbins
1988
Viper
Laura Maculla
1988
In Self Defense
Susan Andrews
1987
The Bold and the Beautiful
Lucy
1987
Samson and Delilah
Delilah (voice)
1986
Dark Mansions
Shellane Victor
1986
Pleasures
Eve Harper
1986
Matlock
Charlene Matlock
1986
Outrage!
Arlene Robbins
1986
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Lisa Tate
1985
Midas Valley
Sarah Corey
1985
Murder, She Wrote
Crystal Wendle
1984
The Last Days of Pompeii
Nydia
1984
Money on the Side
Annie Gilson
1982
Visiting Hours
Sheila Munroe
1982
The Manions of America
Deirdre O'Manion
1981
The Adventures of Nellie Bly
Nellie Bly
1981
The High Country
Kathy
1981
The Night the City Screamed
Brenda Farrell
1980
Black Market Baby
Anne Macarino
1979
The Flame Is Love
Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz
1979
Women at West Point
Jennifer Scott
1979
A Last Cry for Help
Sharon Muir
1979
The Young Pioneers
Molly Beaton
1978
What Really Happened to the Class of '65?
1977
The Love Boat
Anne Lester
1977
Testimony of Two Men
Mavis Eaton
1977
Little Ladies of the Night
Hailey Atkins
1977
Young Pioneers' Christmas
Molly Beaton
1976
Having Babies
Laura Gorman
1976
W.C. Fields and Me
Ingenue
1976
Young Pioneers
Molly Beaton
1976
Eleanor and Franklin
Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-20
1976
Medical Story
Kim
1975
Beacon Hill
Betsy Bullock
1975
Crazy Mama
Cheryl
1975
Sons and Daughters
1974
Happy Days
Gloria
1974
Jory
Amy Barron
1973
The Waltons
1972
The Walking Major
Rose Allen
1970
Medical Center
Leslie
1969
Hawaii Five-O
Ruth Martin
1968
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Presenter
1944