Louise Fletcher
Born: 1934-07-22
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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).
Known For
Once Upon a Time in America
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Exorcist II: The Heretic
Cruel Intentions
On Deadly Ground
The Boy Who Could Fly
Mulholland Falls
Invaders from Mars
Best of the Best
The Player
Top Movie Credits
Once Upon a Time in America
Director of Riverdale Cemetery
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Nurse Mildred Ratched
Exorcist II: The Heretic
Dr. Gene Tuskin
Cruel Intentions
Helen Rosemond
On Deadly Ground
Bartender (uncredited)
The Boy Who Could Fly
Dr. Granada
Mulholland Falls
Esther
Invaders from Mars
Mrs. McKeltch
Best of the Best
Mrs. Grady
The Player
Louise Fletcher