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Louise Fletcher Movies, Cast & 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…
- Born
- 22 July 1934
- Died
- 23 September 2022
- Birthplace
- Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Known for
- Actor
- Guides here
- 2 films
Biography
Who is Louise Fletcher?
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).
Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.
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Louise was born in which country?
Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
What is Louise Fletcher best known for?
Best known as a actor, with 2 credited films in the MovieState library.
Which Louise Fletcher films can I read about here?
Once Upon a Time in America (1984), One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975).