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Linda Purl

Actress / Television Actress / Film Actress / Stage Actress | * 09/02/1955 (68) | Greenwich, Connecticut (United States of America (USA))
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Linda Purl (born September 2, 1955) is an American actress known for her roles as Ashley Pfister (Fonzie's girlfriend) on Happy Days (she originally played Gloria as Richie’s date in season 2 episode 6), Sheila Munroe in the 1982 horror film Visiting Hours, Pam Beesly's mother Helene in The Office, and Ben Matlock's daughter Charlene Matlock for the first season of the television series Matlock. ()
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Linda Purl (born September 2, 1955) is an American actress and singer, perhaps best known for portraying Charlene Matlock on Matlock.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | TV Movies | Thriller
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Movies with Linda Purl as Actress(53)

as Minnie Holderfield2022 Paul's Promise
as Kay Woodcock2021 Doomsday Mom
as Sherry Fairfax-Rothstein2020 The Swing of Things
as Blondie2020 Broken Halos
as Mrs. Thomas2016 Bender
as Lauren2012 Stalked at 17
as Laci Collins2006 Maid of Honor
as Kirsten Sorensen2005 Criminal Intent
as Kathleen Norris2004 Stranger at the Door
as Dr. Christy Blanchard2003 Frozen Impact
as Sandy Bilings2003 Fear of the Dark
as Jessica Michaels2000 The Perfect Tenant
as Joan Wolrod1999 Man of Miracles
as Dr. Ruth Young1998 Mighty Joe Young
as Jean Douglas1997 The Absolute Truth
as Eleanor Porter1996 Born Free: A New Adventure
as Helen Davis1994 Incident at Deception Ridge
as Jessie McCarthy1994 Natural Causes
as Maryanne Bellmann1994 Accidental Meeting
as Jane Adams1992 Secrets
as Norma Suffield1992 Body Language
as Kate Del 'Amico1991 Before the Storm
as Rapunzel1990 Rapunzel
as Lauren Hale1990 Web of Deceit
as Cassie Robbins1988 Addicted to His Love
as Laura Maculla1988 Viper
as Beverly1988 Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
as Susan Andrews1987 In Self Defense
as Eve Harper1986 Pleasures
as Delilah (voice)1986 Samson and Delilah
as Shellane Victor1986 Dark Mansions
as Arlene Robbins1986 Outrage!
as Sarah Corey1985 Midas Valley
as Annie Gilson1982 Money on the Side
as Sheila Munroe1982 Visiting Hours
as Kathy1981 The High Country
as Nellie Bly1981 The Adventures of Nellie Bly
as Brenda Farrell1980 The Night the City Screamed
1980 Leo and Loree
as Jennifer Scott1979 Women at West Point
as Virginia Rae Hensler1979 Like Normal People
as Sharon Muir1979 A Last Cry for Help
as Emmaline Nevada 'Vada' Holtz1979 The Flame Is Love
as Anne Macarino1977 Black Market Baby
as Hailey Atkins1977 Little Ladies of the Night
as Bobbie Jean Shaw1976 State Fair
as Laura Gorman1976 Having Babies
as Ingenue1976 W.C. Fields and Me
as Molly Beaton1976 Young Pioneers
as Molly Beaton1976 Young Pioneers' Christmas
as Cheryl1975 Crazy Mama
as Amy Barron1973 Jory
as Rose Allen1970 The Walking Major

TV Shows/Series with Linda Purl as Actress(32)

as Kathy2021 Hacks
as Gwenn2018 The Oath
as Julia Rombauer2016 Designated Survivor
as Elizabeth Gaines2011 Homeland
as Barbara Pelt2008 True Blood
as Helene Beesly2005 The Office
as Mrs. Diana Annenburg2005 Bones
as Diane Moore (2005)2003 Cold Case
2002 First Monday
as Joan2001 Crossing Jordan
1997 Port Charles
as Brett Robin1994 Robin's Hoods
as Barbara Conway1993 Walker, Texas Ranger
as Kate Del'Amico1991 Under Cover
as Lucy1987 The Bold and the Beautiful
as Charlene Matlock1986 Matlock
as Lisa Tate1985 The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Crystal Wendle1984 Murder, She Wrote
as Terry Shannon1984 Murder, She Wrote
as Laura Callan1984 Murder, She Wrote
as Nydia1984 The Last Days of Pompeii
as Deirdre O'Manion1981 The Manions of America
1978 The Young Pioneers
1977 What Really Happened To the Class Of '65?
as Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-201976 Eleanor and Franklin
1975 Beacon Hill
as Gloria1974 Happy Days
as Ashley Pfister1974 Happy Days
1972 The Waltons
1969 Medical Center
as Ruth Martin1968 Hawaii Five-O
??? The Secret Storm

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Full Name: Linda Purl
Born: Friday, 09/02 1955 (September) in Greenwich, Connecticut (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 68 years + 236 days)
Zodiac sign: Virgo (Chinese zodiac sign: Goat)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, Finch College
Children: Lucius Cary
Father: Raymond Purl
Linda Purl frequently works together with these people:
Alan Fudge (13x, Actor)
George DiCenzo (11x, Actor)
Monte Markham (10x, Actor)
Ken Howard (9x, Actor)
Lawrence Pressman (8x, Actor)
Soon-Tek Oh (8x, Actor)
Gregg Henry (8x, Actor)
Robert Pine (8x, Actor)
Harry Guardino (8x, Actor)
Patrick St. Esprit (8x, Actor)
William Lucking (8x, Actor)
Hal Sitowitz (5x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:12354, Added: 05/06/2018, Last updated: 04/12/2024