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Linda Purl

Linda Purl

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

Known for

Hollywood Grit
Hollywood Grit
2025 • Eleanor Rhodes
Paul's Promise
Paul's Promise
2022 • Minnie Holderfield
Doomsday Mom
Doomsday Mom
2021 • Kay Woodcock
Broken Halos
Broken Halos
2020 • Blondie
The Swing of Things
The Swing of Things
2020 • Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein
Bender
Bender
2016 • Mrs. Thomas
Stalked at 17
Stalked at 17
2012 • Lauren
Threat Level Midnight: The Movie
Threat Level Midnight: The Movie
2011

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Hollywood Grit
Hollywood Grit
2025 • Eleanor Rhodes
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Paul's Promise
Paul's Promise
2022 • Minnie Holderfield
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Doomsday Mom
Doomsday Mom
2021 • Kay Woodcock
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Broken Halos
Broken Halos
2020 • Blondie
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The Swing of Things
The Swing of Things
2020 • Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein
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Bender
Bender
2016 • Mrs. Thomas
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Stalked at 17
Stalked at 17
2012 • Lauren
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Threat Level Midnight: The Movie
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Maid of Honor
Maid of Honor
2006 • Laci Collins
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Criminal Intent
Criminal Intent
2005 • Kirsten Sorensen
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Stranger at the Door
Stranger at the Door
2004 • Kathleen Norris
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Fear of the Dark
Fear of the Dark
2003 • Sandy Bilings
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Frozen Impact
Frozen Impact
2003 • Dr. Christy Blanchard
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The Perfect Tenant
The Perfect Tenant
2000 • Jessica Michaels
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Holy Joe
Holy Joe
1999 • Joan Wolrod
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Mighty Joe Young
Mighty Joe Young
1998 • Dr. Ruth Young
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The Absolute Truth
The Absolute Truth
1997 • Jean Douglas
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Born Free: A New Adventure
Born Free: A New Adventure
1996 • Eleanor Porter
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Incident at Deception Ridge
Incident at Deception Ridge
1994 • Helen Davis
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Natural Causes
Natural Causes
1994 • Jessie McCarthy
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Accidental Meeting
Accidental Meeting
1994 • Maryanne Bellmann
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Body Language
Body Language
1992 • Norma Suffield
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Secrets
Secrets
1992 • Jane Adams
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Before the Storm
Before the Storm
1991 • Kate Del 'Amico
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Under Cover
Under Cover
1991 • Kate Del'Amico
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Web of Deceit
Web of Deceit
1990 • Lauren Hale
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Timeless Tales: Rapunzel
Timeless Tales: Rapunzel
1990 • Rapunzel
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Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
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Addicted to His Love
Addicted to His Love
1988 • Cassie Robbins
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Viper
Viper
1988 • Laura Maculla
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In Self Defense
In Self Defense
1987 • Susan Andrews
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Samson and Delilah
Samson and Delilah
1986 • Delilah (voice)
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Dark Mansions
Dark Mansions
1986 • Shellane Victor
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Pleasures
Pleasures
1986 • Eve Harper
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Outrage!
Outrage!
1986 • Arlene Robbins
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Midas Valley
Midas Valley
1985 • Sarah Corey
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Money on the Side
Money on the Side
1982 • Annie Gilson
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Visiting Hours
Visiting Hours
1982 • Sheila Munroe
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The Adventures of Nellie Bly
The Adventures of Nellie Bly
1981 • Nellie Bly
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The High Country
The High Country
1981 • Kathy
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The Night the City Screamed
The Night the City Screamed
1980 • Brenda Farrell
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Black Market Baby
Black Market Baby
1979 • Anne Macarino
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The Flame Is Love
The Flame Is Love
1979 • Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz
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Like Normal People
1979 • Virginia Rae Hensler
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Women at West Point
Women at West Point
1979 • Jennifer Scott
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A Last Cry for Help
A Last Cry for Help
1979 • Sharon Muir
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Little Ladies of the Night
Little Ladies of the Night
1977 • Hailey Atkins
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Young Pioneers' Christmas
Young Pioneers' Christmas
1976 • Molly Beaton
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Having Babies
Having Babies
1976 • Laura Gorman
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State Fair
1976 • Bobbie Jean Shaw
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W.C. Fields and Me
W.C. Fields and Me
1976 • Ingenue
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Young Pioneers
Young Pioneers
1976 • Molly Beaton
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Crazy Mama
Crazy Mama
1975 • Cheryl
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Jory
Jory
1973 • Amy Barron
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The Walking Major
The Walking Major
1970 • Rose Allen
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Time Travelers
1966 • Farrington's Daughter
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