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
TV
Bones
Mrs. Diana Annenburg
2005
TV
Desperate Housewives
Lillian Allen
2004
TV
The Waltons
1972
TV
The Waltons
Vanessa
1972
TV
The Office
Helene Beesly
2005
TV
Crossing Jordan
Joan
2001
TV
Homeland
Elizabeth Gaines
2011
TV
Designated Survivor
Julia Rombauer
2016
TV
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Presenter
1944
TV
Cold Case
Diane Moore (2005)
2003
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Crystal Wendle
1984
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Laura Callan
1984
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Terry Shannon
1984
TV
The Love Boat
Anne Lester
1977
TV
True Blood
Barbara Pelt
2008
TV
Hawaii Five-O
Ruth Martin
1968
TV
Medical Center
1969
TV
Touched by an Angel
Sally
1994
TV
The Secret Storm
1954
TV
Matlock
Charlene Matlock
1986
Filmography
2025FilmHollywood Gritas Eleanor Rhodes2022FilmPaul's Promiseas Minnie Holderfield2021FilmDoomsday Momas Kay Woodcock2021TVHacksas Kathy2020FilmBroken Halosas Blondie2020TVViral Vignettesas Judy2020FilmThe Swing of Thingsas Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein2018TVThe Oathas Gwenn2016FilmBenderas Mrs. Thomas2016TVDesignated Survivoras Julia Rombauer2012FilmStalked at 17as Lauren2011TVHomelandas Elizabeth Gaines2008TVTrue Bloodas Barbara Pelt2006FilmMaid of Honoras Laci Collins2005TVBonesas Mrs. Diana Annenburg2005TVThe Officeas Helene Beesly2005FilmCriminal Intentas Kirsten Sorensen2004TVDesperate Housewivesas Lillian Allen2004FilmStranger at the Dooras Kathleen Norris2003FilmFear of the Darkas Sandy Bilings2003TVCold Caseas Diane Moore (2005)2003FilmFrozen Impactas Dr. Christy Blanchard2002TVFirst Monday2001TVCrossing Jordanas Joan2000FilmThe Perfect Tenantas Jessica Michaels1999FilmHoly Joeas Joan Wolrod1998FilmMighty Joe Youngas Dr. Ruth Young1997TVPort Charles1997FilmThe Absolute Truthas Jean Douglas1996FilmBorn Free: A New Adventureas Eleanor Porter1994TVTouched by an Angelas Sally1994FilmIncident at Deception Ridgeas Helen Davis1994TVRobin's Hoodsas Brett Robin1994FilmNatural Causesas Jessie McCarthy1994FilmAccidental Meetingas Maryanne Bellmann1994TVBurke's Lawas Kelly Harris1993TVWalker, Texas Rangeras Barbara Conway1992FilmBody Languageas Norma Suffield1992TVJack's Place1992FilmSecretsas Jane Adams1991FilmBefore the Stormas Kate Del 'Amico1991TVUnder Coveras Kate Del'Amico1991FilmUnder Coveras Kate Del'Amico1990FilmWeb of Deceitas Lauren Hale1990FilmTimeless Tales: Rapunzelas Rapunzel1988FilmSpies, Lies & Naked Thighsas Beverly1988FilmAddicted to His Loveas Cassie Robbins1988FilmViperas Laura Maculla1987FilmIn Self Defenseas Susan Andrews1987TVThe Bold and the Beautifulas Lucy1986FilmSamson and Delilahas Delilah (voice)1986FilmDark Mansionsas Shellane Victor1986FilmPleasuresas Eve Harper1986TVMatlockas Charlene Matlock1986FilmOutrage!as Arlene Robbins1985TVThe New Alfred Hitchcock Presentsas Lisa Tate1985FilmMidas Valleyas Sarah Corey1984TVMurder, She Wroteas Crystal Wendle1984TVThe Last Days of Pompeiias Nydia1982FilmMoney on the Sideas Annie Gilson1982FilmVisiting Hoursas Sheila Munroe1981TVThe Manions of Americaas Deirdre O'Manion1981FilmThe Adventures of Nellie Blyas Nellie Bly1981FilmThe High Countryas Kathy1980FilmThe Night the City Screamedas Brenda Farrell1980FilmLeo and Loree1979FilmBlack Market Babyas Anne Macarino1979FilmThe Flame Is Loveas Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz1979FilmLike Normal Peopleas Virginia Rae Hensler1979FilmWomen at West Pointas Jennifer Scott1979FilmA Last Cry for Helpas Sharon Muir1978TVThe Young Pioneersas Molly Beaton1977TVWhat Really Happened to the Class of '65?1977TVThe Love Boatas Anne Lester1977TVTestimony of Two Menas Mavis Eaton1977FilmLittle Ladies of the Nightas Hailey Atkins1976FilmYoung Pioneers' Christmasas Molly Beaton1976FilmHaving Babiesas Laura Gorman1976FilmState Fairas Bobbie Jean Shaw1976FilmW.C. Fields and Meas Ingenue1976FilmYoung Pioneersas Molly Beaton1976TVEleanor and Franklinas Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-201975TVMedical Storyas Kim1975TVBeacon Hillas Betsy Bullock1975FilmCrazy Mamaas Cheryl1974TVSons and Daughters1974TVHappy Daysas Gloria1973FilmJoryas Amy Barron1972TVThe Waltons1970FilmThe Walking Majoras Rose Allen1969TVMedical Center1968TVHawaii Five-Oas Ruth Martin1966FilmTime Travelersas Farrington's Daughter1954TVThe Secret Storm1944TVGolden Globe Awardsas Self - Presenter