Linda Purl

Quick Facts

Full Name	Linda Purl
Occupation	TV Actress
Date Of Birth	Sep 2, 1955(1955-09-02)
Age	69
Birthplace	Greenwich
Country	United States
Birth City	Connecticut
Horoscope	Virgo

Linda Purl Biography

Linda Purl is one of the most popular and richest TV Actress who was born on September 2, 1955 in Greenwich, Connecticut, United States. Charlene Matlock was her character on the television show Matlock. She also starred in Mighty Joe Young’s 1998 film Dr. Ruth Young.

Her first husband was Desi Arkaz, Jr.. He was the son of the legendary redhead Lucille B.

After playing a small role in Jory (1973), Purl’s first major movie role was in Jonathan Demme’s 1975 comedy, Crazy Mama. Subsequent movie appearances have included W.C. Fields and Me (1976), Young Pioneers’ Christmas (1976), Leo and Loree (1980), Visiting Hours (1982), The High Country (1984), Viper (1988), Natural Causes (1994), Mighty Joe Young (1998), The Perfect Tenant (2000), and Fear of the Dark (2003).

As a guest star, Purl appeared in a 1974 episode of the long-running Hawaiian- locale Hawaii Five-O called “The Hostage”, as teenage babysitter “Ruth” held captive by a deranged veteran. She played two different roles on The Waltons; early in its run, in 1974 when she played sophisticate Alicia in the season three episode “The Spoilers”, and in the season five episode “The Heartbreaker” (1977), when she played Mary Ellen’s sister-in-law (and Jason’s love interest) Vanessa and sang a couple songs in the episode. In 1981, she starred in Manions of America. In 1984, she played Nydia, the blind flower girl in the miniseries “The Last Days of Pompeii”. In 1985, she appeared in a Murder, She Wrote episode entitled “Murder at the Oasis”. In 1988, she again made an appearance on Murder, She Wrote in the episode “Mourning Among The Wisterias” and in 1993, appeared for a third time on the series in “Dead Eye”. In the first season of Matlock (1986–1987), (starring long-time comedy actor Andy Griffith, now in a usually-dramatic role), Purl played Charlene, Ben Matlock’s lawyer daughter. She was cast in the series First Monday (2002) as Sarah Novelli, a real estate agent and Justice Joseph Novelli’s wife.

James Vinson Adams was her fourth husband, whom she wed in July 2006.

Linda Purl Net Worth

Linda Purl is one of the richest TV Actress from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Linda Purl 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Guiding Light was her first role.

In 1975, Crazy Mama was her first big movie role. She played Cheryl, a woman who is on the run from her grandmother and mother.

Linda Purl (born September 2, 1955) is an American actress and singer, known for her roles as Sheila Munroe in the 1982 horror film Visiting Hours, Pam Beesley’s mother Helene in The Office, and Ben Matlock’s daughter Charlene Matlock for the first season of the television series Matlock.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Linda Purl height 5 ft 5 im Linda weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Linda Purl Dating?

According to our records, Linda Purl married to James Vinson Adams. As of December 1, 2023, Linda Purl’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2008, Purl opened at the Cleveland Play House in Cleveland, Ohio in a production of The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, playing Amanda.

Facts & Trivia

Linda Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Linda Purl celebrates birthday on September 2 of every year.

Purl launched a jazz music career after leaving Matlock and has released several albums of music, most recently Out of This World – LIVE.

What is Linda Purl most famous for?

Linda Purl (born September 2, 1955) is an American actress and singer, 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 …

Is Linda Purl with Patrick Duffy?

Actor Patrick Duffy and his partner, actress Linda Purl , launched Duffy’s Dough last week, a new business that sells sourdough starter kits, an idea that began in Purl’s Colorado Springs home.

How old is Linda Purl?

67 years (September 2, 1955)

What is Linda Purl doing now?

She’s also a singer. In addition to acting, Purl is a jazz singer. She released her latest album, Taking a Chance on Love, in 2020. “Both of my parents are to blame,” Purl told Broadway World of her love of music in 2021. “Their turntable was always going with either Broadway or jazz.

Why Linda Purl left Happy Days?

Linda Purl’s contract was not renewed for the show’s final season. Consequently her absence was explained by having Ashley return to her estranged husband to try to patch up their marriage.