Linda Purl

Biography

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

Known For

The Office

as Helene Beesly

The Office

as Sexy Nurse

Bones

as Mrs. Diana Annenburg

Homeland

as Elizabeth Gaines

Desperate Housewives

as Lillian Allen

True Blood

as Barbara Pelt

Designated Survivor

as Julia Rombauer

Mighty Joe Young

as Dr. Ruth Young

Walker, Texas Ranger

as Barbara Conway

Cold Case

as Diane Moore (2005)