Michael Learned

Michael Learned

Keynote Speaker: Four-Time Best Actress Emmy Award Winner; Recovered Alcoholic; Television Icon; Known as Matriarch 'Olivia Walton' in "The Waltons"

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Michael Learned Biography

Michael Learned is an actress, best known for her role as "Olivia Walton" on The Waltons, which she played from 1972 to 1979. She was billed as 'Miss Michael Learned' because she was relatively unknown at the time, and producers did not want confusion among viewers about her gender. In 1979, her contract was not renewed on The Waltons, and her disappearance was explained by her Olivia Walton developing TB and having an extended stay in a sanitarium. To facilitate this realistically, she did make occasional guest appearances in the program until it was cancelled.

Learned said that in 1971, at age 32, she realized she had become an alcoholic. She insisted it was Ralph Waite, her co-star who played her husband on "The Waltons," who helped her during the tough times. “I was drinking heavily when the show started and Ralph saved my life, really,” said Learned. “He pointed out that he thought I was drinking too much. I didn’t think I was, but he thought I was, and I haven’t had a drink since and it is because of Ralph."

After she left The Waltons, she starred as nurse "Mary Benjamin" in the hospital drama Nurse, which ran on NBC during the 1981-82 season. She also had a starring role in the 1989 sitcom "Living Dolls," and reprised her Waltons role for a number of TV movies/reunions in the 1990s.

She played Judge Helen Turner on the ABC soap operas "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" during the baby switch storyline currently playing out on both shows.

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Michael Learned is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health & Wellness, Addiction & Recovery, Mental Health, Television & Film, Celebrity and Entertainment.

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Michael Learned is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health & Wellness, Addiction & Recovery and Mental Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michael Learned for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Michael Learned can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Uzo Aduba, Jodie Sweetin and Jameela Jamil. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael Learned for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 30/12/2025.
  • How do I book Michael Learned to speak at my event?

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  • How much does it cost to book Michael Learned for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Michael Learned, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Michael Learned are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michael Learned, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Michael Learned speak about?

    Michael Learned is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health & Wellness, Addiction & Recovery, Mental Health, Television & Film, Celebrity and Entertainment.
  • Who is the agent for Michael Learned?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michael Learned for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Michael Learned for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Michael Learned or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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