Louise Fletcher

Louise Fletcher

1934-07-22 – 2022-09-23 (age 88) Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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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).

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Known For

Cruel Intentions
Cruel Intentions

1999

as Helen Rosemond

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

1975

as Nurse Mildred Ratched

Once Upon a Time in America
Once Upon a Time in America

1984

as Director of Riverdale Cemetery

Flowers in the Attic
Flowers in the Attic

1987

as Olivia Foxworth

The Player
The Player

1992

as Louise Fletcher

Exorcist II: The Heretic
Exorcist II: The Heretic

1977

as Dr. Gene Tuskin

Two Moon Junction
Two Moon Junction

1988

as Belle Delongpre

Virtuosity
Virtuosity

1995

as Elizabeth Deane

Blue Steel
Blue Steel

1990

as Shirley Turner

On Deadly Ground
On Deadly Ground

1994

as Bartender (uncredited)

Best of the Best
Best of the Best

1989

as Mrs. Grady

Mulholland Falls
Mulholland Falls

1996

as Esther

Gone Fishin'
Gone Fishin'

1997

as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)

Brainstorm
Brainstorm

1983

as Lillian Reynolds

2 Days in the Valley
2 Days in the Valley

1996

as Evelyn

The Devil's Arithmetic
The Devil's Arithmetic

1999

as Aunt Eva

The Boy Who Could Fly
The Boy Who Could Fly

1986

as Dr. Granada

Big Eden
Big Eden

2000

as Grace Cornwell

Invaders from Mars
Invaders from Mars

1986

as Mrs. McKeltch

Firestarter
Firestarter

1984

as Norma Manders