Linda Purl (born September 2, 1955) is an American actress and singer, perhaps best known for portraying Charlene Matlock on Matlock.
Known For
Crazy Mama
(1975)
Cheryl
Mighty Joe Young
(1998)
Dr. Ruth Young
Visiting Hours
(1982)
Sheila Munroe
The Swing of Things
(2020)
Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein
Fear of the Dark
(2003)
Sandy Bilings
Bender
(2016)
Mrs. Thomas
Full Filmography
Acting
Time Travelers
(1966)
Farrington's Daughter
The Walking Major
(1970)
Rose Allen
Jory
(1973)
Amy Barron
Crazy Mama
(1975)
Cheryl
Young Pioneers
(1976)
Molly Beaton
Young Pioneers' Christmas
(1976)
Molly Beaton
State Fair
(1976)
Bobbie Jean Shaw
W.C. Fields and Me
(1976)
Ingenue
Having Babies
(1976)
Laura Gorman
Little Ladies of the Night
(1977)
Hailey Atkins
Like Normal People
(1979)
Virginia Rae Hensler
The Flame Is Love
(1979)
Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz
Black Market Baby
(1979)
Anne Macarino
Women at West Point
(1979)
Jennifer Scott
A Last Cry for Help
(1979)
Sharon Muir
Leo and Loree
(1980)
The Night the City Screamed
(1980)
Brenda Farrell
The High Country
(1981)
Kathy
The Adventures of Nellie Bly
(1981)
Nellie Bly
Visiting Hours
(1982)
Sheila Munroe
Money on the Side
(1982)
Annie Gilson
Midas Valley
(1985)
Sarah Corey
Dark Mansions
(1986)
Shellane Victor
Outrage!
(1986)
Arlene Robbins
Pleasures
(1986)
Eve Harper
Samson and Delilah
(1986)
Delilah (voice)
In Self Defense
(1987)
Susan Andrews
Addicted to His Love
(1988)
Cassie Robbins
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
(1988)
Beverly
Viper
(1988)
Laura Maculla
Web of Deceit
(1990)
Lauren Hale
Rapunzel
(1990)
Rapunzel
Before the Storm
(1991)
Kate Del 'Amico
Secrets
(1992)
Jane Adams
Body Language
(1992)
Norma Suffield
Incident at Deception Ridge
(1994)
Helen Davis
Natural Causes
(1994)
Jessie McCarthy
Accidental Meeting
(1994)
Maryanne Bellmann
Born Free: A New Adventure
(1996)
Eleanor Porter
The Absolute Truth
(1997)
Jean Douglas
Mighty Joe Young
(1998)
Dr. Ruth Young
Man of Miracles
(1999)
Joan Wolrod
The Perfect Tenant
(2000)
Jessica Michaels
Fear of the Dark
(2003)
Sandy Bilings
Frozen Impact
(2003)
Dr. Christy Blanchard
Stranger at the Door
(2004)
Kathleen Norris
Criminal Intent
(2005)
Kirsten Sorensen
Maid of Honor
(2006)
Laci Collins
Stalked at 17
(2012)
Lauren
Bender
(2016)
Mrs. Thomas
The Swing of Things
(2020)
Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein
Broken Halos
(2020)
Blondie
Doomsday Mom
(2021)
Kay Woodcock
Paul's Promise
(2022)
Minnie Holderfield