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Michael Learned

Stage Actress / Film Actress / Television Actress | * 04/09/1939 (85) | Washington, D.C. (United States of America (USA))
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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. Three of the wins were for The Waltons (1973, 1974, 1976), while the other was for Nurse (1982). ()
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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).

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | TV Movies | Comedies

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This film is a glimpse into the life, love and the unconquerable spirit of the legendary Bruce Lee. From a childhood of rigorous martial arts training, Lee realizes his dream of opening his own kung-f ...

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

PG-13

1993 | 3.5/5 | 2h
Drama, History, Action
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In spite of prejudices impressed on them growing up, Lee (70s, Caucasian) and Ben (70s, African American) strike up a charming love affair over the course of an evening to discover love conquers all. ...

Second Acts

Certification unknown

2019 | 13min
Romance / Love
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The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. ...

The Waltons

TV-G

1972 | 3.5/5 | 50min per episode
Drama
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Nurse is an American medical drama that aired on CBS from April 2, 1981 to May 1982. Series star Michael Learned won an Emmy in 1982 for her role on the show. ...

Nurse

Certification unknown

1981 | 2.5/5 | 1h per episode
Drama
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Awards & Nominations for Michael Learned

4x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
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Movies with Michael Learned as Actress(27)

as Lee Marston2019 Second Acts
as Beverly2014 The Parcel
as Nana Louise Hanlon2009 An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong
as Sheridan2005 Loggerheads
as Elsa2005 Lethal Eviction
as Edna Humphreys1998 A Father for Brittany
as Beth Hudler1998 The Alarmist
as Olivia Walton1997 A Walton Easter
as Olivia Walton1993 A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
as Vivian Emery1993 Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
as Marion Mahoney1991 Keeping Secrets
as Irene1991 Aftermath: A Test of Love
as Mike Yardner1990 Gunsmoke: The Last Apache
as Amelia1988 Roots: The Gift
as Skipper1987 Mercy or Murder?
as Kate Keller1987 All My Sons
as Gov. Andrea Stannard1986 Power
as Rachel Kirby1984 The Parade
as Olivia Walton1982 Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain
as Hughlene Johansen1980 Off the Minnesota Strip
as Dr. Bell1980 Touched by Love
as Zoe Jensen1980 A Christmas Without Snow
as Mary Benjamin1980 Nurse
as Eleanor 'Teach' Tennant1978 Little Mo
as Lynn Caine1976 Widow
as Lee Jackson1974 Hurricane
as Janet Walters1974 It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy

TV Shows/Series with Michael Learned as Actress(22)

as Catherine Dahmer2022 Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
as Maggie2011 Mr. Sunshine
as Louise Patterson (2009)2003 Cold Case
as Mrs. Wilk2001 Scrubs
as Candace Lamerly1999 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as herself1999 TV Total
as Self - Guest1998 So Graham Norton
1997 Pensacola: Wings of Gold
1996 Promised Land
1996 Profiler
1994 The Secret World of Alex Mack
as Trish Carlin1989 Living Dolls
1987 Wiseguy
as Maria Hudson1984 Murder, She Wrote
1984 Who's the Boss?
1982 St. Elsewhere
as Mary Benjamin1981 Nurse
1973 Police Story
as Olivia Walton1972 The Waltons
as Nina Eden1966 Wojeck
as Mike Yardner1955 Gunsmoke
as May Lassiter1955 Gunsmoke

Full Name: Michael Learned
Born: Sunday, 04/09 1939 (April) in Washington, D.C. (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 85 years + 11 days)
Zodiac sign: Aries (Chinese zodiac sign: Rabbit)
Educated at: Tring Park School for the Performing Arts
Spouses (current/former): Peter Donat
Father: Bruce Learned
Other names for Michael Learned (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Miss Michael Learned"
Michael Learned frequently works together with these people:
Victor French (19x, Actor)
Gregg Palmer (19x, Actor)
Morgan Woodward (18x, Actor)
Shug Fisher (17x, Actor)
Denver Pyle (16x, Actor)
Mills Watson (15x, Actor)
Anthony Caruso (15x, Actor)
Dennis Cross (14x, Cast)
John Crawford (14x, Actor)
Jack Elam (13x, Actor)
Robert Sorrells (13x, Actor)
John Korty (4x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:109152, Added: 06/27/2018, Last updated: 03/29/2024