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Michael Learned

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Married to Canadian-American actor Peter Donat, by whom she had 3 children, until their divorce. Won four acting Emmy awards: three for "The Waltons" (1972) and one for her subsequent series "Nurse" (1981). She was originally billed "Miss Michael Learned" on "The Waltons" (1972) not out of ego or demand, but for the simple fact that Ms. Learned was unknown to the public at the time she won the role of Olivia and the powers that be did not want the audience to be confused about her gender. Eldest of six sisters, she lived on a farm during her first ten years of life. Stage-trained at San Francisco's ACT company where she frequently appeared with her first husband, actor Peter Donat. They married when she was 16. She is the godmother of Christopher Plummer's daughter, Amanda Plummer. As a matter of fact, Amanda's middle name is Michael, after her. Married to William Parker since 18 December 1979. [2006] Was married to Glenn Chadwick from 1975 to 1977. Was married to Peter Donat from 8 September 1956 to 14 February 1972. They had 3 children.