Linda Purl

Linda Purl

🎂 2nd September 1955 (70 yrs) 📍 Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Known For

Mighty Joe Young

Biography

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

Linda Purl

Movies Featuring Linda Purl

Hollywood Grit

Hollywood Grit (2025)

as Eleanor Rhodes
Paul's Promise

Paul's Promise (2022)

as Minnie Holderfield
Doomsday Mom

Doomsday Mom (2021)

as Kay Woodcock
Broken Halos

Broken Halos (2020)

as Blondie
The Swing of Things

The Swing of Things (2020)

as Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein
Bender

Bender (2016)

as Mrs. Thomas
Stalked at 17

Stalked at 17 (2012)

as Lauren
Maid of Honor

Maid of Honor (2006)

as Laci Collins
Criminal Intent

Criminal Intent (2005)

as Kirsten Sorensen
Stranger at the Door

Stranger at the Door (2004)

as Kathleen Norris
Fear of the Dark

Fear of the Dark (2003)

as Sandy Bilings
Frozen Impact

Frozen Impact (2003)

as Dr. Christy Blanchard
The Perfect Tenant

The Perfect Tenant (2000)

as Jessica Michaels
Holy Joe

Holy Joe (1999)

as Joan Wolrod
Mighty Joe Young

Mighty Joe Young (1998)

as Dr. Ruth Young
The Absolute Truth

The Absolute Truth (1997)

as Jean Douglas
Born Free: A New Adventure

Born Free: A New Adventure (1996)

as Eleanor Porter
Incident at Deception Ridge

Incident at Deception Ridge (1994)

as Helen Davis
Natural Causes

Natural Causes (1994)

as Jessie McCarthy
Natural Causes

Natural Causes (1994)

as Jessie MacCarthy
Accidental Meeting

Accidental Meeting (1994)

as Maryanne Bellmann
Body Language

Body Language (1992)

as Norma Suffield
Secrets

Secrets (1992)

as Jane Adams
Before the Storm

Before the Storm (1991)

as Kate Del 'Amico
Under Cover

Under Cover (1991)

as Kate Del'Amico
Web of Deceit

Web of Deceit (1990)

as Lauren Hale
Timeless Tales: Rapunzel

Timeless Tales: Rapunzel (1990)

as Rapunzel
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs

Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs (1988)

as Beverly
Addicted to His Love

Addicted to His Love (1988)

as Cassie Robbins
Viper

Viper (1988)

as Laura Maculla
In Self Defense

In Self Defense (1987)

as Susan Andrews
Samson and Delilah

Samson and Delilah (1986)

as Delilah (voice)
Dark Mansions

Dark Mansions (1986)

as Shellane Victor
Pleasures

Pleasures (1986)

as Eve Harper
Outrage!

Outrage! (1986)

as Arlene Robbins
Midas Valley

Midas Valley (1985)

as Sarah Corey
Money on the Side

Money on the Side (1982)

as Annie Gilson
Visiting Hours

Visiting Hours (1982)

as Sheila Munroe
The Adventures of Nellie Bly

The Adventures of Nellie Bly (1981)

as Nellie Bly
The High Country

The High Country (1981)

as Kathy
The Night the City Screamed

The Night the City Screamed (1980)

as Brenda Farrell
No Image

Leo and Loree (1980)

Black Market Baby

Black Market Baby (1979)

as Anne Macarino
The Flame Is Love

The Flame Is Love (1979)

as Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz
No Image

Like Normal People (1979)

as Virginia Rae Hensler
Women at West Point

Women at West Point (1979)

as Jennifer Scott
A Last Cry for Help

A Last Cry for Help (1979)

as Sharon Muir
Little Ladies of the Night

Little Ladies of the Night (1977)

as Hailey Atkins
Young Pioneers' Christmas

Young Pioneers' Christmas (1976)

as Molly Beaton
Having Babies

Having Babies (1976)

as Laura Gorman
No Image

State Fair (1976)

as Bobbie Jean Shaw
W.C. Fields and Me

W.C. Fields and Me (1976)

as Ingenue
Young Pioneers

Young Pioneers (1976)

as Molly Beaton
Crazy Mama

Crazy Mama (1975)

as Cheryl
Jory

Jory (1973)

as Amy Barron
The Walking Major

The Walking Major (1970)

as Rose Allen
No Image

Time Travelers (1966)

as Farrington's Daughter