Quick Facts
Born:
1934-07-22
Birthplace:
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Credits:
137 Total Roles
Louise Fletcher
Acting
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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).
Known For
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Nurse Mildred Ratched
Cruel Intentions
Helen Rosemond
Shameless
Peggy Gallagher
Heroes
Dr. Coolidge
Tales from the Crypt
Agent
The Player
Louise Fletcher
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Vedek Winn
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Kai Winn
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boorman and the Devil MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | A Star Without a Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Grizzly II: Revenge MOVIE | Eileene Draygon |
| 2017 | Girlboss TV | Rosie |
| 2014 | Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films MOVIE | Mrs. McKeltch (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2013 | A Perfect Man MOVIE | Abbie |
| 2012 | Of Two Minds MOVIE | Aunt Will |
| 2011 | Cassadaga MOVIE | Claire |
| 2011 | Once Upon a Time… One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | Shameless TV | Peggy Gallagher |