Linda Purl
Acting

Linda Purl

Born 1955-09-02 · Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

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

ActorCast

Known for

Matlock★ 7.1Viewing moment
Matlock
1986 · Series
Happy Days★ 7.6Viewing moment
Happy Days
1974 · Series
Mighty Joe Young★ 6.2Viewing moment
Mighty Joe Young
1998
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents★ 7.2Viewing moment
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985 · Series
The Swing of Things★ 4.9Viewing moment
The Swing of Things
2020
Crazy Mama★ 5.6Viewing moment
Crazy Mama
1975
Visiting Hours★ 5.5Viewing moment
Visiting Hours
1982
Stalked at 17★ 5.5Viewing moment
Stalked at 17
2012
Accidental MeetingViewing moment
Accidental Meeting
1994
Natural Causes★ 5Viewing moment
Natural Causes
1994
Broken HalosViewing moment
Broken Halos
2020
Samson and Delilah★ 9Viewing moment
Samson and Delilah
1986
State FairViewing moment
State Fair
1976
Hollywood Grit★ 6.4Viewing moment
Hollywood Grit
2025
Fear of the Dark★ 5.2Viewing moment
Fear of the Dark
2003
The Last Days of Pompeii★ 7.4Viewing moment
The Last Days of Pompeii
1984 · Series
Money on the Side★ 5.7Viewing moment
Money on the Side
1982
Testimony of Two Men★ 6Viewing moment
Testimony of Two Men
1977 · Series
Born Free: A New Adventure★ 5.6Viewing moment
Born Free: A New Adventure
1996
Paul's PromiseViewing moment
Paul's Promise
2022
Beacon Hill★ 7Viewing moment
Beacon Hill
1975 · Series
Bender★ 5.5Viewing moment
Bender
2016
Criminal Intent★ 4.9Viewing moment
Criminal Intent
2005
Port Charles★ 7.8Viewing moment
Port Charles
1997 · Series
W.C. Fields and Me★ 7.2Viewing moment
W.C. Fields and Me
1976
Maid of Honor★ 6Viewing moment
Maid of Honor
2006
Robin's Hoods★ 10Viewing moment
Robin's Hoods
1994 · Series
The Walking MajorViewing moment
The Walking Major
1970
Secrets★ 4Viewing moment
Secrets
1992
Frozen Impact★ 5.6Viewing moment
Frozen Impact
2003
Doomsday Mom★ 6Viewing moment
Doomsday Mom
2021
Stranger at the Door★ 5.3Viewing moment
Stranger at the Door
2004
PleasuresViewing moment
Pleasures
1986
Before the StormViewing moment
Before the Storm
1991
The Manions of America★ 7.3Viewing moment
The Manions of America
1981 · Series
Viper★ 3.3Viewing moment
Viper
1988
The Young Pioneers★ 6.5Viewing moment
The Young Pioneers
1978 · Series
Young Pioneers★ 6.5Viewing moment
Young Pioneers
1976
Outrage!★ 5Viewing moment
Outrage!
1986
The Flame Is LoveViewing moment
The Flame Is Love
1979

Frequent collaborators

Charles S. DubinCharles S. DubinMarion RossMarion RossEdward HerrmannEdward HerrmannDavid PaymerDavid PaymerTom BosleyTom BosleyDavid HuffmanDavid HuffmanBarbara ParkinsBarbara ParkinsStephen ElliottStephen Elliott