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Linda Purl

Bio: Linda Purl (born September 2, 1955) is an American actress and singer, perhaps best known for portraying Charlene Matlock on Matlock.
Born: Fri, Sep 02 1955
Birthplace: Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Linda Purl is 69 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Paul's Promise
Paul's Promise
Linda Purl was 67 in Paul's Promise as 'Minnie Holderfield'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2022
Poster of Doomsday Mom
Doomsday Mom
Linda Purl was 65 in Doomsday Mom as 'Kay Woodcock'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 26 2021
Poster of Broken Halos
Broken Halos
Linda Purl was 65 in Broken Halos as 'Blondie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 06 2020
Poster of The Swing of Things
The Swing of Things
Linda Purl was 64 in The Swing of Things as 'Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 02 2020
Poster of Bender
Bender
Linda Purl was 61 in Bender as 'Mrs. Thomas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2016
Poster of Stalked at 17
Stalked at 17
Linda Purl was 57 in Stalked at 17 as 'Lauren'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 27 2012
Poster of Maid of Honor
Maid of Honor
Linda Purl was 50 in Maid of Honor as 'Laci Collins'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 02 2006
Poster of Criminal Intent
Criminal Intent
Linda Purl was 49 in Criminal Intent as 'Kirsten Sorensen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Stranger at the Door
Stranger at the Door
Linda Purl was 48 in Stranger at the Door as 'Kathleen Norris'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 21 2004
Poster of Fear of the Dark
Fear of the Dark
Linda Purl was 48 in Fear of the Dark as 'Sandy Bilings'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Frozen Impact
Frozen Impact
Linda Purl was 47 in Frozen Impact as 'Dr. Christy Blanchard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 2003
Poster of The Perfect Tenant
The Perfect Tenant
Linda Purl was 44 in The Perfect Tenant as 'Jessica Michaels'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 24 2000
Poster of Holy Joe
Holy Joe
Linda Purl was 43 in Holy Joe as 'Joan Wolrod'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1999
Poster of Mighty Joe Young
Mighty Joe Young
Linda Purl was 43 in Mighty Joe Young as 'Dr. Ruth Young'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1998
Poster of The Absolute Truth
The Absolute Truth
Linda Purl was 41 in The Absolute Truth as 'Jean Douglas'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 1997
Poster of Born Free: A New Adventure
Born Free: A New Adventure
Linda Purl was 40 in Born Free: A New Adventure as 'Eleanor Porter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 1996
Poster of Incident at Deception Ridge
Incident at Deception Ridge
Linda Purl was 39 in Incident at Deception Ridge as 'Helen Davis'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1994
Poster of Natural Causes
Natural Causes
Linda Purl was 38 in Natural Causes as 'Jessie McCarthy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1994
Poster of Accidental Meeting
Accidental Meeting
Linda Purl was 38 in Accidental Meeting as 'Maryanne Bellmann'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 1994
Poster of Body Language
Body Language
Linda Purl was 36 in Body Language as 'Norma Suffield'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 15 1992
Poster of Secrets
Secrets
Linda Purl was 36 in Secrets as 'Jane Adams'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 06 1992
Poster of Before the Storm
Before the Storm
Linda Purl was 35 in Before the Storm as 'Kate Del 'Amico'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1991
Poster of Under Cover
Under Cover
Linda Purl was 35 in Under Cover as 'Kate Del'Amico'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 05 1991
Poster of Web of Deceit
Web of Deceit
Linda Purl was 35 in Web of Deceit as 'Lauren Hale'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1990
Poster of Timeless Tales: Rapunzel
Timeless Tales: Rapunzel
Linda Purl was 35 in Timeless Tales: Rapunzel as 'Rapunzel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 26 1990
Poster of Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
Linda Purl was 33 in Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs as 'Beverly'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of Addicted to His Love
Addicted to His Love
Linda Purl was 32 in Addicted to His Love as 'Cassie Robbins'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 1988
Poster of Viper
Viper
Linda Purl was 32 in Viper as 'Laura Maculla'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of In Self Defense
In Self Defense
Linda Purl was 31 in In Self Defense as 'Susan Andrews'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1987
Poster of Samson and Delilah
Samson and Delilah
Linda Purl was 31 in Samson and Delilah as 'Delilah (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 30 1986
Poster of Dark Mansions
Dark Mansions
Linda Purl was 30 in Dark Mansions as 'Shellane Victor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 23 1986
Poster of Pleasures
Pleasures
Linda Purl was 30 in Pleasures as 'Eve Harper'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 31 1986
Poster of Outrage!
Outrage!
Linda Purl was 30 in Outrage! as 'Arlene Robbins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Midas Valley
Midas Valley
Linda Purl was 29 in Midas Valley as 'Sarah Corey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 27 1985
Poster of Money on the Side
Money on the Side
Linda Purl was 27 in Money on the Side as 'Annie Gilson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1982
Poster of Visiting Hours
Visiting Hours
Linda Purl was 26 in Visiting Hours as 'Sheila Munroe'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1982
Poster of The Adventures of Nellie Bly
The Adventures of Nellie Bly
Linda Purl was 25 in The Adventures of Nellie Bly as 'Nellie Bly'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1981
Poster of The High Country
The High Country
Linda Purl was 25 in The High Country as 'Kathy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1981
Poster of The Night the City Screamed
The Night the City Screamed
Linda Purl was 25 in The Night the City Screamed as 'Brenda Farrell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1980
Poster of Leo and Loree
Leo and Loree
Linda Purl was 24 in Leo and Loree
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 04 1980
Poster of Black Market Baby
Black Market Baby
Linda Purl was 24 in Black Market Baby as 'Anne Macarino'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 18 1979
Poster of The Flame Is Love
The Flame Is Love
Linda Purl was 24 in The Flame Is Love as 'Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 15 1979
Poster of Like Normal People
Like Normal People
Linda Purl was 23 in Like Normal People as 'Virginia Rae Hensler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1979
Poster of Women at West Point
Women at West Point
Linda Purl was 23 in Women at West Point as 'Jennifer Scott'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 27 1979
Poster of A Last Cry for Help
A Last Cry for Help
Linda Purl was 23 in A Last Cry for Help as 'Sharon Muir'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1979
Poster of Little Ladies of the Night
Little Ladies of the Night
Linda Purl was 21 in Little Ladies of the Night as 'Hailey Atkins'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 16 1977
Poster of Young Pioneers' Christmas
Young Pioneers' Christmas
Linda Purl was 21 in Young Pioneers' Christmas as 'Molly Beaton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1976
Poster of Having Babies
Having Babies
Linda Purl was 21 in Having Babies as 'Laura Gorman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 17 1976
Poster of State Fair
State Fair
Linda Purl was 20 in State Fair as 'Bobbie Jean Shaw'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1976
Poster of W.C. Fields and Me
W.C. Fields and Me
Linda Purl was 20 in W.C. Fields and Me as 'Ingenue'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 1976
Poster of Young Pioneers
Young Pioneers
Linda Purl was 20 in Young Pioneers as 'Molly Beaton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1976
Poster of Crazy Mama
Crazy Mama
Linda Purl was 19 in Crazy Mama as 'Cheryl'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1975
Poster of Jory
Jory
Linda Purl was 17 in Jory as 'Amy Barron'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of The Walking Major
The Walking Major
Linda Purl was 14 in The Walking Major as 'Rose Allen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 1970
Poster of Time Travelers
Time Travelers
Linda Purl was 10 in Time Travelers as 'Farrington's Daughter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Hacks
Hacks
Linda Purl was 65+ in Hacks as 'Kathy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 13 2021
Poster of Viral Vignettes
Viral Vignettes
Linda Purl was 64+ in Viral Vignettes as 'Judy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 14 2020
Poster of The Oath
The Oath
Linda Purl was 62+ in The Oath as 'Gwenn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 08 2018
Poster of Designated Survivor
Designated Survivor
Linda Purl was 61+ in Designated Survivor as 'Julia Rombauer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2016
Poster of Homeland
Homeland
Linda Purl was 56+ in Homeland as 'Elizabeth Gaines'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 2011
Poster of True Blood
True Blood
Linda Purl was 53+ in True Blood as 'Barbara Pelt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 2008
Poster of Bones
Bones
Linda Purl was 50+ in Bones as 'Mrs. Diana Annenburg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of The Office
The Office
Linda Purl was 49+ in The Office as 'Helene Beesly, Sexy Nurse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 24 2005
Poster of Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Linda Purl was 49+ in Desperate Housewives as 'Lillian Allen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Linda Purl was 48+ in Cold Case as 'Diane Moore (2005)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of First Monday
First Monday
Linda Purl was 46+ in First Monday
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 15 2002
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
Linda Purl was 46+ in Crossing Jordan as 'Joan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of Port Charles
Port Charles
Linda Purl was 41+ in Port Charles
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 02 1997
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Linda Purl was 39+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Sally'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Robin's Hoods
Robin's Hoods
Linda Purl was 38+ in Robin's Hoods as 'Brett Robin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 22 1994
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Linda Purl was 38+ in Burke's Law as 'Kelly Harris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Linda Purl was 37+ in Walker, Texas Ranger as 'Barbara Conway'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 21 1993
Poster of Jack's Place
Jack's Place
Linda Purl was 36+ in Jack's Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 26 1992
Poster of Under Cover
Under Cover
Linda Purl was 35+ in Under Cover as 'Kate Del'Amico'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 07 1991
Poster of The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful
Linda Purl was 31+ in The Bold and the Beautiful as 'Lucy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 1987
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
Linda Purl was 30+ in Matlock as 'Charlene Matlock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Linda Purl was 30+ in The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Lisa Tate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Linda Purl was 29+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Crystal Wendle, Laura Callan, Terry Shannon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of The Last Days of Pompeii
The Last Days of Pompeii
Linda Purl was 28+ in The Last Days of Pompeii as 'Nydia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 06 1984
Poster of The Manions of America
The Manions of America
Linda Purl was 26+ in The Manions of America as 'Deirdre O'Manion'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1981
Poster of The Young Pioneers
The Young Pioneers
Linda Purl was 22+ in The Young Pioneers as 'Molly Beaton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 1978
Poster of What Really Happened To the Class Of '65?
What Really Happened To the Class Of '65?
Linda Purl was 22+ in What Really Happened To the Class Of '65?
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 08 1977
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Linda Purl was 22+ in The Love Boat as 'Anne Lester'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Eleanor and Franklin
Eleanor and Franklin
Linda Purl was 20+ in Eleanor and Franklin as 'Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-20'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 11 1976
Poster of Medical Story
Medical Story
Linda Purl was 20+ in Medical Story as 'Kim'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 1975
Poster of Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill
Linda Purl was 19+ in Beacon Hill as 'Betsy Bullock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 25 1975
Poster of Sons and Daughters
Sons and Daughters
Linda Purl was 19+ in Sons and Daughters
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Happy Days
Happy Days
Linda Purl was 18+ in Happy Days as 'Gloria, Ashley Pfister'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 15 1974
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Linda Purl was 17+ in The Waltons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Linda Purl was 14+ in Medical Center
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Linda Purl was 13+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Ruth Martin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of The Secret Storm
The Secret Storm
Linda Purl was 0+ in The Secret Storm
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 01 1954
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Linda Purl was 0+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944