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Michael Learned (born April 9, 1939) is an American actress, known for her role as Olivia Walton in the long-running CBS drama series The Waltons (1972–1981). She has won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series four times, which is tied for the record of most wins with Tyne Daly.
Apr 4, 2022 · Michael Learned, who played Olivia Walton on the CBS drama, decided to quit the show after Season 8 because she didn't like TV acting. She felt it was hard to dredge up emotions and wanted to get off her character's back.
Learn about the life and career of Michael Learned, a four-time Emmy Award-winning actress best known for The Waltons and Nurse. Find out her birth date, height, family, spouses, children, and more.
- April 9, 1939
Michael Learned is a four-time Emmy Award-winning actress who starred in The Waltons and Nurse. She was born in Washington, D.C. and married to Peter Donat, the nephew of Oscar winner Robert Donat.
- January 1, 1
- 1.70 m
- Washington, District of Columbia, USA
The Emmy-winning actress talks about the 50th anniversary of The Waltons, her role in Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and her stage work. She also shares her memories of the cast, the fans and the pandemic.
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Michael Learned, the Emmy-winning star of The Waltons, talks about her role in the short film Second Acts, which explores the impact of racism on a childhood romance. She also reflects on her experience of racial prejudice in Washington, D.C. and the show's depiction of diversity.
Michael Learned, best known for playing Olivia Walton in The Waltons, talks about her role as Catherine Dahmer, Jeffrey Dahmer's grandmother, in Netflix series Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. She also shares her views on the serial killer, his family and her fans.
