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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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 12 2019
Poster of The Parcel
The Parcel
Michael Learned was 75 in The Parcel as 'Beverly'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 05 2009
Poster of Loggerheads
Loggerheads
Michael Learned was 66 in Loggerheads as 'Sheridan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2005
Poster of Lethal Eviction
Lethal Eviction
Michael Learned was 65 in Lethal Eviction as 'Elsa'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 2005
Poster of The Alarmist
The Alarmist
Michael Learned was 59 in The Alarmist as 'Beth Hudler'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 15 1998
Poster of A Walton Easter
A Walton Easter
Michael Learned was 57 in A Walton Easter as 'Olivia Walton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1997
Poster of A Walton Wedding
A Walton Wedding
Michael Learned was 55 in A Walton Wedding as 'Olivia Walton'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1991
Poster of Keeping Secrets
Keeping Secrets
Michael Learned was 51 in Keeping Secrets as 'Marion Mahoney'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1990
Poster of Roots: The Gift
Roots: The Gift
Michael Learned was 49 in Roots: The Gift as 'Amelia'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 11 1988
Poster of All My Sons
All My Sons
Michael Learned was 47 in All My Sons as 'Kate Keller'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 1987
Poster of Mercy or Murder?
Mercy or Murder?
Michael Learned was 47 in Mercy or Murder? as 'Skipper'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 11 1987
Poster of A Deadly Business
A Deadly Business
Michael Learned was 46 in A Deadly Business as 'Ann'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 1986
Poster of Power
Power
Michael Learned was 46 in Power as 'Gov. Andrea Stannard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1986
Poster of The Parade
The Parade
Michael Learned was 44 in The Parade as 'Rachel Kirby'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 1980
Poster of Touched by Love
Touched by Love
Michael Learned was 41 in Touched by Love as 'Dr. Bell'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 05 1980
Poster of Nurse
Nurse
Michael Learned was 41 in Nurse as 'Mary Benjamin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 09 1980
Poster of Little Mo
Little Mo
Michael Learned was 39 in Little Mo as 'Eleanor 'Teach' Tennant'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 05 1978
Poster of Widow
Widow
Michael Learned was 36 in Widow as 'Lynn Caine'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 19 1974
Poster of Hurricane
Hurricane
Michael Learned was 35 in Hurricane as 'Lee Jackson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 10 1974
Poster of Our Crossroads
Our Crossroads
Michael Learned will be 85+ in Our Crossroads as 'Older Barbara Fraley'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2022
Poster of Mr. Sunshine
Mr. Sunshine
Michael Learned was 71+ in Mr. Sunshine as 'Maggie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 09 2011
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Michael Learned was 64+ in Cold Case as 'Louise Patterson (2009)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Scrubs
Scrubs
Michael Learned was 62+ in Scrubs as 'Mrs. Wilk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of TV total
TV total
Michael Learned was 59+ in TV total as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1997
Poster of Profiler
Profiler
Michael Learned was 57+ in Profiler as ', Helen Waters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1996
Poster of Promised Land
Promised Land
Michael Learned was 57+ in Promised Land
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 08 1994
Poster of Living Dolls
Living Dolls
Michael Learned was 50+ in Living Dolls as 'Trish Carlin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 1989
Poster of Hothouse
Hothouse
Michael Learned was 49+ in Hothouse as 'Dr. Marie Teller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 30 1988
Poster of Wiseguy
Wiseguy
Michael Learned was 48+ in Wiseguy
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Who's the Boss?
Who's the Boss?
Michael Learned was 45+ in Who's the Boss?
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Michael Learned was 44+ in Reading Rainbow as 'Herself - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Michael Learned was 43+ in St. Elsewhere
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Nurse
Nurse
Michael Learned was 41+ in Nurse as 'Mary Benjamin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 1981
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Michael Learned was 35+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Michael Learned was 33+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Michael Learned was 33+ in The Waltons as 'Olivia Walton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Wojeck
Wojeck
Michael Learned was 27+ in Wojeck as 'Nina Eden'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Michael Learned was 16+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Michael Learned was 16+ in Gunsmoke as 'Mike Yardner, May Lassiter'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944