Michael Learned

Michael Learned (/my-kel Lern-ed/ born on April 9, 1939, Washington, D.C.) is an American actress. She became well known for playing Olivia Walton for the television series The Waltons in the 1970s. She also starred in other television series and in movies. She was married to actor Peter Donat from 1956 until 1972.

Michael Learned (right) with Ralph Waite and Richard Thomas in 1973