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Michael Learned

Bio: Michael Learned (born April 9, 1939) is a distinguished American actor, known for her role as Olivia Walton in the long-running CBS drama series The Waltons (1972–1981).
Born: Sun, Apr 09 1939
Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Michael Learned is 85 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Second Acts
Second Acts
Michael Learned was
79 in Second Acts
as 'Lee Marston'.
Sat, Jan 12 2019
Poster of The Parcel
The Parcel
Michael Learned was
75 in The Parcel
as 'Beverly'.
Sat, Sep 13 2014
Poster of An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong
An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong
Michael Learned was
69 in An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong
as 'Nana Louise Hanlon'.
Mon, Jan 05 2009
Poster of Loggerheads
Loggerheads
Michael Learned was
66 in Loggerheads
as 'Sheridan'.
Fri, Oct 14 2005
Poster of Lethal Eviction
Lethal Eviction
Michael Learned was
65 in Lethal Eviction
as 'Elsa'.
Thu, Mar 10 2005
Poster of The Alarmist
The Alarmist
Michael Learned was
59 in The Alarmist
as 'Beth Hudler'.
Fri, Oct 23 1998
Poster of A Father for Brittany
A Father for Brittany
Michael Learned was
58 in A Father for Brittany
as 'Edna Humphreys'.
Sun, Mar 15 1998
Poster of A Walton Easter
A Walton Easter
Michael Learned was
57 in A Walton Easter
as 'Olivia Walton'.
Sun, Mar 30 1997
Poster of A Walton Wedding
A Walton Wedding
Michael Learned was
55 in A Walton Wedding
as 'Olivia Walton'.
Sun, Feb 12 1995
Poster of A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
Michael Learned was
54 in A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
as 'Olivia Walton'.
Sun, Nov 21 1993
Poster of Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
Michael Learned was
54 in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
as 'Vivian Emery'.
Fri, May 07 1993
Poster of Aftermath: A Test of Love
Aftermath: A Test of Love
Michael Learned was
51 in Aftermath: A Test of Love
as 'Irene'.
Sun, Mar 10 1991
Poster of Keeping Secrets
Keeping Secrets
Michael Learned was
51 in Keeping Secrets
as 'Marion Mahoney'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Gunsmoke: The Last Apache
Gunsmoke: The Last Apache
Michael Learned was
50 in Gunsmoke: The Last Apache
as 'Mike Yardner'.
Sat, Mar 17 1990
Poster of Roots: The Gift
Roots: The Gift
Michael Learned was
49 in Roots: The Gift
as 'Amelia'.
Sun, Dec 11 1988
Poster of All My Sons
All My Sons
Michael Learned was
47 in All My Sons
as 'Kate Keller'.
Mon, Jan 19 1987
Poster of Mercy or Murder?
Mercy or Murder?
Michael Learned was
47 in Mercy or Murder?
as 'Skipper'.
Sun, Jan 11 1987
Poster of A Deadly Business
A Deadly Business
Michael Learned was
46 in A Deadly Business
as 'Ann'.
Thu, Mar 13 1986
Poster of Power
Power
Michael Learned was
46 in Power
as 'Gov. Andrea Stannard'.
Fri, Jan 31 1986
Poster of The Parade
The Parade
Michael Learned was
44 in The Parade
as 'Rachel Kirby'.
Wed, Feb 29 1984
Poster of Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain
Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain
Michael Learned was
43 in Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain
as 'Olivia Walton'.
Sun, May 02 1982
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Michael Learned was
42 in Night of 100 Stars
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of A Christmas Without Snow
A Christmas Without Snow
Michael Learned was
41 in A Christmas Without Snow
as 'Zoe Jensen'.
Tue, Dec 09 1980
Poster of Touched by Love
Touched by Love
Michael Learned was
41 in Touched by Love
as 'Dr. Bell'.
Fri, Oct 31 1980
Poster of Off the Minnesota Strip
Off the Minnesota Strip
Michael Learned was
41 in Off the Minnesota Strip
as 'Hughlene Johansen'.
Mon, May 05 1980
Poster of Nurse
Nurse
Michael Learned was
41 in Nurse
as 'Mary Benjamin'.
Wed, Apr 09 1980
Poster of Little Mo
Little Mo
Michael Learned was
39 in Little Mo
as 'Eleanor 'Teach' Tennant'.
Tue, Sep 05 1978
Poster of Widow
Widow
Michael Learned was
36 in Widow
as 'Lynn Caine'.
Thu, Jan 22 1976
Poster of It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy
It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy
Michael Learned was
35 in It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy
as 'Janet Walters'.
Tue, Nov 19 1974
Poster of Hurricane
Hurricane
Michael Learned was
35 in Hurricane
as 'Lee Jackson'.
Tue, Sep 10 1974

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Michael Learned was
83+ in DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
as 'Catherine Dahmer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2022
Poster of Mr. Sunshine
Mr. Sunshine
Michael Learned was
71+ in Mr. Sunshine
as 'Maggie'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 09 2011
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Michael Learned was
64+ in Cold Case
as 'Louise Patterson (2009)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Scrubs
Scrubs
Michael Learned was
62+ in Scrubs
as 'Mrs. Wilk'.
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Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Michael Learned was
60+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Candace Lamerly'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of TV Total
TV Total
Michael Learned was
59+ in TV Total
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 08 1999
Poster of So Graham Norton
So Graham Norton
Michael Learned was
59+ in So Graham Norton
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 03 1998
Poster of Pensacola: Wings of Gold
Pensacola: Wings of Gold
Michael Learned was
58+ in Pensacola: Wings of Gold
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Mon, Sep 15 1997
Poster of Profiler
Profiler
Michael Learned was
57+ in Profiler
as ', Helen Waters'.
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Sat, Sep 21 1996
Poster of Promised Land
Promised Land
Michael Learned was
57+ in Promised Land
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of The American Revolution
The American Revolution
Michael Learned was
55+ in The American Revolution
as 'Abigail Adams'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 27 1994
Poster of The Secret World of Alex Mack
The Secret World of Alex Mack
Michael Learned was
55+ in The Secret World of Alex Mack
as 'Ghost of Paradise Valley'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 08 1994
Poster of Living Dolls
Living Dolls
Michael Learned was
50+ in Living Dolls
as 'Trish Carlin'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 1989
Poster of Hothouse
Hothouse
Michael Learned was
49+ in Hothouse
as 'Dr. Marie Teller'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 30 1988
Poster of Wiseguy
Wiseguy
Michael Learned was
48+ in Wiseguy
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1987
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Michael Learned was
45+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Maria Hudson'.
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Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Who's the Boss?
Who's the Boss?
Michael Learned was
45+ in Who's the Boss?
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Michael Learned was
44+ in Reading Rainbow
as 'Herself - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Michael Learned was
43+ in St. Elsewhere
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Nurse
Nurse
Michael Learned was
41+ in Nurse
as 'Mary Benjamin'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 1981
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Michael Learned was
35+ in Dinah!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Michael Learned was
33+ in Police Story
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Michael Learned was
33+ in The Waltons
as 'Olivia Walton'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Wojeck
Wojeck
Michael Learned was
27+ in Wojeck
as 'Nina Eden'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1966
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Michael Learned was
22+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Michael Learned was
16+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Presenter'.
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Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Michael Learned was
16+ in Gunsmoke
as 'Mike Yardner, May Lassiter'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Michael Learned was
4+ in Golden Globe Awards
as 'Self - Nominee'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944