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Louise Fletcher

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1934-07-22

Day of Death

2022-09-23

Place of Birth

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Louise Fletcher

Biography

Louise Fletcher (July 21, 1934 – September 23, 2022) was an American actress. She was best known for her portrayal of Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), which earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award. She was also well-known for her recurring role as the Bajoran religious leader Kai Winn Adami in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–99), as well as for her role as Helen Rosemond in the movie Cruel Intentions (1999). She was nominated for two Emmy Awards for her roles in the television series Picket Fences (1996) and Joan of Arcadia (2004). Her final role was as Rosie in the Netflix series Girlboss (2017).

Filmography (93)

⭐ 0 Role: Self

Boorman and the Devil

2025
⭐ 0 Role: Self

A Star Without a Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story

2022
⭐ 3.2 Role: Eileene Draygon

Grizzly II: Revenge

2020
⭐ 7.2 Role: Mrs. McKeltch (archive footage) (uncredited)

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

2014
⭐ 4.0 Role: Abbie

A Perfect Man

2013
⭐ 6.6 Role: Aunt Will

Of Two Minds

2012
⭐ 5.0 Role: Claire

Cassadaga

2011
⭐ 7.6 Role: Self

Once Upon a Time… One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

2011
⭐ 2.5 Role: Ellen Taylor

The Genesis Code

2010
⭐ 6.5 Role: Self

Miloš Forman: What Doesn't Kill You…

2009
⭐ 2.0 Role: Self

Making of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

2009
⭐ 5.5 Role: Martha Wilson

A Dennis the Menace Christmas

2007
⭐ 5.6 Role: Miz Elda

The Last Sin Eater

2007
⭐ 6.6 Role: Glennie

A Dad for Christmas

2006
⭐ 6.0 Role: Bonnie

Fat Rose and Squeaky

2006