Actor
Michael Learned
Born April 9, 1939 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA35 films
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).
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Filmography
35 films as actor- 2026Wake
- 2024Our CrossroadsOlder Barbara Fraley
- 2019Second ActsLee Marston
- 2014The ParcelBeverly
- 2013After LifeGloria
- 2009An American Girl: Chrissa Stands StrongNana Louise Hanlon
- 2005LoggerheadsSheridan
- 2005Lethal EvictionElsa
- 1998The AlarmistBeth Hudler
- 1998A Father for BrittanyEdna Humphreys
- 1997A Walton EasterOlivia Walton
- 1995A Walton WeddingOlivia Walton
- 1993A Walton Thanksgiving ReunionOlivia Walton
- 1993Dragon: The Bruce Lee StoryVivian Emery
- 1991Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart StoryJudy Smart
- 1991Aftermath: A Test of LoveIrene
- 1991Keeping SecretsMarion Mahoney
- 1990Gunsmoke: The Last ApacheMike Yardner
- 1988Roots: The GiftAmelia Parker
- 1987All My SonsKate Keller
- 1987Mercy or Murder?Skipper
- 1986PicnicRosemary Sidney
- 1986A Deadly BusinessAnn
- 1986PowerGov. Andrea Stannard
- 1984The ParadeRachel Kirby
- 1982Mother's Day on Waltons MountainOlivia Walton
- 1980A Christmas Without SnowZoe Jensen
- 1980Touched by LoveDr. Bell
- 1980The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons
- 1980Off the Minnesota StripHughlene Johansen
- 1980NurseMary Benjamin
- 1978Little MoEleanor 'Teach' Tennant
- 1976WidowLynn Caine
- 1974It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer GuyJanet Walters
- 1974HurricaneLee Jackson