Linda Purl | |
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 Purl in 2010 | |
| Born | September 2, 1955 Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Education | Finch College |
| Alma mater | Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute |
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| Years active | 1964–present |
| Known for | Happy Days Matlock[1] |
| Spouses | James Vinson Adams
(m. 2006; div. 2011) |
| Partner(s) | Patrick Duffy (2020–present) |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | lindapurl |
Linda Purl (born September 2, 1955) is an American actress. She is 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.