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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.
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.
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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
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.
Jun 11, 2024 · Michael Learned, star of beloved series 'The Waltons', sat down with FIRST for Women to discuss her impressive career and her latest project.
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.