Linda Purl

68 · Born: Sep 2, 1955

Personal Details

Born Sep 2, 1955 Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Spouse

James Vinson Adams
( Jul 15, 2006 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Alexander Cary
( Jul 23, 1993 to Dec 31, 1969 )
William Broyles Jr.
( Nov 5, 1988 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Desi Arnaz Jr.
( Jan 13, 1980 to Dec 10, 1981 )

Parents

Marshie Patton
Ray Purl

Relatives

Beatrice Saville (Grandparent)
Mara Purl (Sibling)

Biography

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

Career

acting

2022

Paul's Promise as Minnie Holderfield

2021

Doomsday Mom as Kay Woodcock

Hacks as Kathy

2020

Broken Halos as Blondie

2018

The Oath as Gwenn

2016

Bender as Mrs. Thomas

2012

Stalked at 17 as Lauren

2011

Homeland as Elizabeth Gaines

2008

Bones as Mrs. Diana Annenburg

2006

Maid of Honor as Laci Collins

2005

Criminal Intent

Criminal Intent as Kirsten Sorensen

2004

Stranger at the Door

Stranger at the Door as Kathleen Norris

2003

Frozen Impact as Dr. Christy Blanchard

Fear of the Dark

Fear of the Dark as Sandy Bilings

2002

2000

The Perfect Tenant

The Perfect Tenant as Jessica Michaels

1999

Holy Joe as Joan Wolrod

1998

Mighty Joe Young

Mighty Joe Young as Dr. Ruth Young

1997

The Absolute Truth

The Absolute Truth as Jean Douglas

1996

Born Free: A New Adventure

Born Free: A New Adventure as Eleanor Porter

1994

Natural Causes as Jessie McCarthy

Accidental Meeting

Accidental Meeting as Maryanne Bellmann

Incident at Deception Ridge

Incident at Deception Ridge as Helen Davis

Robin's Hoods as Brett Robin

1992

Body Language as Norma Suffield

Secrets as Jane Adams

1991

Before the Storm

Before the Storm as Kate Del 'Amico

1990

Web of Deceit as Lauren Hale

Timeless Tales from Hallmark

Timeless Tales from Hallmark as Rapunzel

1988

Addicted to His Love

Addicted to His Love as Cassie Robbins

Viper as Laura Maculla

Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs

Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs as Beverly

1986

Pleasures as Eve Harper

Outrage! as Arlene Robbins

Matlock as Charlene Matlock

1984

Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote as Terry Shannon

The Last Days of Pompeii

The Last Days of Pompeii as Nydia

1982

Money on the Side

Money on the Side as Annie Gilson

Visiting Hours as Sheila Munroe

Happy Days as Ashley Pfister

1981

The High Country

The High Country as Kathy

The Manions of America

The Manions of America as Deirdre O'Manion

1980

The Night the City Screamed

The Night the City Screamed as Brenda Farrell

1979

Black Market Baby

Black Market Baby as Anne Macarino

Like Normal People

Like Normal People as Virginia Rae Hensler

The Flame Is Love

The Flame Is Love as Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz

A Last Cry for Help

A Last Cry for Help as Sharon Muir

1977

Little Ladies of the Night

Little Ladies of the Night as Hailey Atkins

1976

Having Babies as Laura Gorman

Young Pioneers' Christmas

Young Pioneers' Christmas as Molly Beaton

Young Pioneers as Molly Beaton

State Fair as Bobbie Jean Shaw

Eleanor and Franklin

Eleanor and Franklin as Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-20

1975

Crazy Mama as Cheryl

1974

Hawaii Five-O as Ruth Martin

1970

Aru heishi no kake

Aru heishi no kake as Rose Allen