Linda Purl

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Linda Purl Wiki Biography

Linda Purl was born on the 2nd September 1955 in Greenwich, Connecticut USA, and is an actress and singer best known to the world as Charlene Matlock in the TV crime investigation series “Matlock” (1986-1987), among many other differing appearances. Her career started in 1966, becoming a child actress appearing in plays “The King and I” and “Oliver!”.

Have you ever wondered how rich Linda Purl is, as of early 2017? According to authoritative sources it has been estimated that Purl’s net worth is as high as $10 million, an amount earned through her successful career in the entertainment industry, during which she appeared in over 100 film and TV titles.

Linda was born into a family of actors, with her grandmother being the founder of Actors’ Equity Association. When she was five years old, she and her family moved to Japan where she lived until her teen years. She attended Toho Genio Academy, and became only foreign student of the highly appreciated academy. She then made her first acting appearances in several plays at the Imperial Theatre in Tokyo, portraying Louis in “The King and I”, and as Bet in “Oliver!”. She then returned to USA, and went to Wykeham Rise School, which specializes in creative and performing arts, and during her high school years she made her screen debut in the soap opera “The Guiding Light”. Following her matriculation, Linda enrolled at Finch College, but also at the same time studied acting under Marguerite Beale in England, and in the USA at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

Throughout the ‘70s, Linda climbed her way up the ladder with roles in such productions as the film “Crazy Mama” (1975), and TV series “Beacon Hill” (1975). Also in 1976 she had the role of Molly Beaton in the made-for-television film “Young Pioneers”, and reprised the role in the sequel “Young Pioneers” the same year.

She started the next decade with the role of Kathy in the adventure film “The High Country” (1981), and in 1982 featured in the horror film “Horror-Hospital”. In 1986 she was selected for the role of Charlene Matlock, daughter of criminal defense attorney Ben Matlock, star of the series portrayed by Andy Griffith. The role had put her on the acting scene, and increased her net worth to a large degree.

Although her roles are many, the best part of those roles are secondary parts in B-production films, with very few worth mentioning. From 1994 to 1995 she portrayed Brett Robin in the TV series “Robin’s Hoods”, and then in 1998 appeared next to Charlize Theron, Bill Paxton and Rade Serbedzija in the action adventure “Mighty Joe Young”, and in 2002 portrayed Sarah Novelli in the TV series “First Monday”. During the 2000s, Linda featured in several films, such as the horror “Fear of the Dark” (2003), “Stranger at the Door” (2004), and “Maid of Honor”, which only added to her wealth. Then from 2009 to 2013, Linda played Helene in the highly popular TV comedy series “The Office”, while also appearing in minor roles in various other TV series. In recent years, Linda appeared in the thriller “Bender” (2016), and in 2017 made an appearance in the TV series “Designated Survivor” as Julia Rombauer.

Linda is also an accomplished musician; mostly focused on jazz music, she has released a number of albums, including “Out of This World – LIVE”, among others, the sales of which also increased her wealth.

Regarding her personal life, Linda has been married and divorced four times, and she has one child out of those relationships. Father of her child is Linda’s third husband, producer and writer Alexander Cary, with whom she was married from 1993 to 1999.

Her first husband was actor Desi Arnaz Jr., with whom she was married only a year, from 1980 to December 1981. Seven years later she married writer William Broyles Jr., and the two divorced in 1992. From 2006 to 2011 she was married to James Vinson Adams.

IMDB Wikipedia $10 million 1955 1955-09-02 5 ft 4 in (1.65 m) Actor Actors Actress Alexander Cary m. 1993–1999 Ben Matlock Bill Paxton Charlize Theron Connecticut Desi Arnaz Jr Desi Arnaz m. 1980–1981 Finch College Greenwich James Vinson Adams James Vinson Adams (m. 2006–2011) Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute Linda M. Purl Linda Purl Linda Purl Net Worth Midnight Caravan Rade Serbedzija September 2 Singer United States United States of America William Broyles Jr. m. 1988–1992

Linda Purl Quick Info

Full Name Linda Purl
Net Worth $10 Million
Date Of Birth September 2, 1955
Place Of Birth Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.65 m)
Profession Actress
Education Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, Finch College
Nationality American
Spouse James Vinson Adams (m. 2006–2011), Alexander Cary (m. 1993–1999), William Broyles Jr. (m. 1988–1992), Desi Arnaz (m. 1980–1981)
Nicknames Linda M. Purl
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0700909/
Albums Midnight Caravan, Out of This World
Movies Matlock, Happy Days, Mighty Joe Young, Crazy Mama, The Young Pioneers, Robin’s Hoods, The Perfect Tenant, The Secret Storm, Leo and Loree, Fear of the Dark, Visiting Hours, Little Ladies of the Night, The High Country, Frozen Impact, Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs, Young Pioneers’ Christmas, Natural Cau…
TV Shows Port Charles, Matlock, Happy Days, The Young Pioneers, Eleanor and Franklin, Beacon Hill, The Secret Storm, Robin’s Hoods, Under Cover

Linda Purl Important Facts

  • She was awarded the 1986 Drama Logue Award for Outstanding Performance for “The Real Thing” at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
  • She is currently playing Blanche DuBois in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ at the Rubicon theatre in Ventura, California. The show runs through June 1. [May 2003]
  • Mother of a son, Lucius Carey with her now ex-3rd husband Alexander Cary.
  • Attended high school at Wykeham Rise School for Girls in the Arts in Washington, Connecticut. After attending Finch College, she went to England to study under Marguerite Beale.
  • Was raised in Japan.
  • Is a mountain climber in her spare time.
  • An accomplished jazz singer.
  • Former sister-in-law of Lucie Arnaz.
  • Former daughter-in-law of Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball.

Linda Purl Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Natural Causes 1994 Jessie MacCarthy Actress
The Hidden Room 1993 TV Series Kate Richards Actress
Murder, She Wrote 1985-1993 TV Series Laura Callan / Crystal Wendle / Terry Shannon Actress
Body Language 1992 TV Movie Norma Actress
Jack’s Place 1992 TV Series Nicolette Actress
Secrets 1992 TV Movie Jane Adams Actress
Before the Storm 1991 TV Movie Actress
Under Cover 1991 TV Movie Kate Del’Amico Actress
Under Cover 1991 TV Series Kate Del’Amico Actress
Web of Deceit 1990 TV Movie Lauren Hale Actress
Timeless Tales from Hallmark 1990 TV Series Rapunzel Actress
Trying Times 1989 TV Series Laura Actress
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs 1988 TV Movie Beverly Actress
Viper 1988 Laura Macalla Actress
Addicted to His Love 1988 TV Movie Cassie Robbins Actress
CBS Summer Playhouse 1987 TV Series Judith Actress
In Self Defense 1987 TV Movie Susan Andrews Actress
Matlock 1986-1987 TV Series Charlene Matlock Actress
Dark Mansions 1986 TV Movie Shellane Victor Actress
Pleasures 1986 TV Movie Eve Harper Actress
Outrage! 1986 TV Movie Arlene Robbins Actress
Samson and Delilah 1986 Video short Delilah (voice) Actress
Alfred Hitchcock Presents 1985 TV Series Lisa Tate Actress
Midas Valley 1985 TV Movie Sarah Corey Actress
The Love Boat 1985 TV Series Anne Lester Actress
The Last Days of Pompeii 1984 TV Mini-Series Nydia Actress
Happy Days 1974-1983 TV Series Ashley Pfister / Gloria Actress
Money on the Side 1982 TV Movie Annie Gilson Actress
Visiting Hours 1982 Sheila Munroe Actress
The Manions of America 1981 TV Mini-Series Deirdre O’Manion Actress
The Adventures of Nellie Bly 1981 TV Movie Nellie Bly Actress
The High Country 1981 Kathy Actress
The Night the City Screamed 1980 TV Movie Brenda Farrell Actress
Leo and Loree 1980 Loree Actress
The Flame Is Love 1979 TV Movie Emmaline Nevada ‘Vada’ Holtz Actress
Like Normal People 1979 TV Movie Virginia Rae Hensler Actress
Women at West Point 1979 TV Movie Jennifer Scott Actress
A Last Cry for Help 1979 TV Movie Sharon Muir Actress
The Young Pioneers 1978 TV Series Molly Beaton Actress
What Really Happened to the Class of ’65? 1978 TV Series Actress
Black Market Baby 1977 TV Movie Anne Macarino Actress
Testimony of Two Men 1977 TV Mini-Series Mavis Eaton Actress
The Waltons 1974-1977 TV Series Vanessa / Alicia Hanover Actress
Little Ladies of the Night 1977 TV Movie Hailey Atkins Actress
Serpico 1977 TV Series Magda Actress
Young Pioneers’ Christmas 1976 TV Movie Molly Beaton Actress
Having Babies 1976 TV Movie Laura Gorman Actress
W.C. Fields and Me 1976 Ingenue Actress
Young Pioneers 1976 TV Movie Molly Beaton Actress
The Oregon Trail 1976 TV Series Deborah Randal Actress
Eleanor and Franklin 1976 TV Series Alice Roosevelt (age 14-20) Actress
State Fair 1976 TV Movie Bobbie Jean Shaw Actress
Medical Story 1975 TV Series Kim Actress
Beacon Hill 1975 TV Series Betsy Bullock Actress
Medical Center 1975 TV Series Leslie Actress
Crazy Mama 1975 Cheryl Actress
Hawaii Five-O 1975 TV Series Ruth Actress
Sons and Daughters 1974 TV Series Julie Actress
Lucas Tanner 1974 TV Series Diane Actress
Jory 1973 Amy Barron Actress
Aru heishi no kake 1970 Rose Allen Actress
Time Travelers 1966 TV Movie Farrington’s Daughter Actress
The Secret Storm 1954 TV Series Doreen Post (1973-1974) Actress
Bender 2016 Mrs. Thomas Actress
Reckless 2014 TV Series Barbara Fortnum Actress
Major Crimes 2014 TV Series Doris Actress
The Office 2009-2013 TV Series Helene
Helene Beesly
Actress
Stalked at 17 2012 TV Movie Lauren Actress
True Blood 2012 TV Series Barbara Pelt Actress
Homeland 2011 TV Series Elizabeth Gaines Actress
Lie to Me 2010 TV Series Meredith Spencer Actress
Criminal Minds 2010 TV Series Colleen Everson Actress
Desperate Housewives 2010 TV Series Lillian Allen Actress
The Seer 2009 Short Dr. Rachel Holly Actress
Bones 2009 TV Series Mrs. Diana Annenburg Actress
Jack Salmon 2008 Short Abigail Salmon Actress
Maid of Honor 2006 TV Movie Laci Collins Actress
Cold Case 2005 TV Series Diane Moore 2005 Actress
Criminal Intent 2005 TV Movie Kirsten Sorensen Actress
Stranger at the Door 2004 TV Movie Kathleen Norris Actress
Fear of the Dark 2003 Sandy Bilings Actress
Crossing Jordan 2003 TV Series Joan Actress
Frozen Impact 2003 TV Movie Dr. Christy Blanchard Actress
First Monday 2002 TV Series Sarah Novelli Actress
The Griffin and the Minor Canon 2002 TV Movie Narrator (voice) Actress
The Perfect Tenant 2000 Jessica Michaels Actress
Port Charles 2000 TV Series Claire Wright Actress
Sunday 1999 Short Emily Actress
Holy Joe 1999 TV Movie Joan Wolrod Actress
Mighty Joe Young 1998 Dr. Ruth Young Actress
Touched by an Angel 1998 TV Series Sally Actress
Walker, Texas Ranger 1998 TV Series Barbara Conway Actress
The Absolute Truth 1997 TV Movie Jean Douglas Actress
Crisis Center 1997 TV Series Lynn Maxfield Actress
The Story First: Behind the Unabomber 1996 TV Movie Detective Actress
Born Free: A New Adventure 1996 TV Movie Eleanor Porter Actress
Robin’s Hoods 1994-1995 TV Series Brett Robin Actress
Incident at Deception Ridge 1994 TV Movie Helen Davis Actress
Burke’s Law 1994 TV Series Kelly Harris Actress
Accidental Meeting 1994 TV Movie Maryanne Bellmann Actress
The Waltons 1977 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
All Night with Joey Reynolds 2011 TV Series Herself Self
TV Land Confidential 2005 TV Series documentary Herself Self
Happy Days: 30th Anniversary Reunion 2005 TV Movie documentary Herself – softball team Self
Marilu 1994 TV Series Herself Self
Circus of the Stars and Sideshow 1992 TV Special documentary Herself – Performer Self
The Home Show 1992 TV Series Herself Self
The Joan Rivers Show 1991 TV Series Herself Self
The 48th Annual Golden Globe Awards 1991 TV Special Herself – Presenter Self
The Pat Sajak Show 1990 TV Series Herself Self
Hour Magazine 1987 TV Series Herself Self
The Merv Griffin Show 1981 TV Series Herself Self
Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks 2015 TV Series documentary Sheila Munroe Archive Footage
Matlock 1990 TV Series Charlene Matlock Archive Footage