Michael Learned stands at an exact 5ft 7 (170.2 cm), a height that lent her a poised and commanding stature perfect for her iconic role as the steadfast matriarch Olivia Walton in the long-running CBS drama The Waltons (1972–1981). This stature enhanced her portrayal of family strength and resilience, earning her three Primetime Emmy Awards. Her 5ft 7 frame symbolized the grounded, towering maternal figure central to the series' enduring appeal.