Michael Learned Wiki: Spouse, Net Worth, Husband, Married, Death



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Michael Learned is an American actress, best known for her role as Olivia Walton in The Waltons. She has won three Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards for her work on the show.

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Born in Washington, D.C., on April 9, 1939, Michael Learned is the daughter of Elizabeth Duane and Bruce Learned, a diplomat. She has two sisters, Barbara and Elizabeth. Her early education took place in Switzerland, France, and the United States. She later studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City.

Learned’s acting career began in the early 1960s with guest appearances on such television shows as Naked City and The Defenders. In 1971, she landed the role of Olivia Walton on The Waltons. She would go on to play the character for nine seasons, earning critical acclaim and numerous awards.

After The Waltons ended in 1981, Learned appeared in a number of made-for-television movies and guest-starred on such television shows as Dynasty, Touched by an Angel, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. In recent years, she has appeared in the films The Stepford Wives (2004) and Forged (2010).

Learned has been married four times. Her first marriage, to actor Peter Donat, ended in divorce after four years. She was married to Glenn Ford from 1966 to 1969. Her third marriage, to actor William Parker, lasted from 1982 to 1995. She has been married to actor John Doherty since 1999. She has three sons: Christopher, Caleb, and Michael Ford.

Learned has a net worth of $5 million.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia