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).

Michael Learned. Actress: The Waltons. Four-time Best Actress Emmy Award winner Michael Learned was born on April 9, 1939 in Washington, D.C. The oldest of six daughters of a U.S. State …

Sep 15, 2025 · Michael Learned won three Emmys for her role as Olivia Walton on The Waltons, but looking back, her feelings about the show are complicated. Learned, 86, opened up about her time …

In her two-and-a-half-hour interview, Michael Learned speaks of her early life and theatrical training. She recalls early roles on Canadian television and acting on stage in San Francisco in a production of …

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).

Aug 6, 2023 · Judy Smart, played by Michael Learned, is Gregg Smart’s mother, and becomes a central figure in the investigation and trial surrounding her son’s murder. She shared the screen with Helen …

Jun 10, 2024 · While Michael Learned is best known as the kindly matriarch on the classic '70s series The Waltons, the Emmy-winning actress is so much more than just a retro TV mom.