Linda Purl

Birth Name:

Linda M. Purl

Birth Place:

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Has done charity work for numerous organizations, including AIDS Project Los Angeles, Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation and the Haven House
Became the first, and at the time only, foreigner to train at the Toho Geino Academy in Japan
Was tutored by Marguerite Beale in England following her time at Finch College
Made her screen acting debut in the film "Time Travelers" in 1966
Moved to Japan with her family at the age of 5 and performed at the Imperial Theatre in Tokyo
Best known for her role as Charlene Matlock in "Matlock" and as Sheila Munroe in "Visiting Hours․"
Launched a jazz music career after leaving "Matlock" and has released several albums
Played two different roles within a single TV series on "Happy Days," playing Richie's girlfriend, Gloria, in season two, and Ashley Pfister in season 10
Was signed on for a role in "The Guiding Light" while still in high school

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