Louise Fletcher

Acting

Jul 22, 1934 – Sep 23, 2022 · Birmingham, Alabama, USA

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).

Adds the top 10 unseen, by popularity

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest1975
as ⁨Nurse Mildred Ratched⁩
Once Upon a Time in America1984
as ⁨Director of Riverdale Cemetery⁩
Cruel Intentions1999
as ⁨Helen Rosemond⁩
The Player1992
as ⁨Louise Fletcher⁩
Exorcist II: The Heretic1977
as ⁨Dr. Gene Tuskin⁩
Firestarter1984
as ⁨Norma Manders⁩
Virtuosity1995
as ⁨Elizabeth Deane⁩
On Deadly Ground1994
as ⁨Bartender (uncredited)⁩
as ⁨Shirley Turner⁩
as ⁨Mrs. Grady⁩
as ⁨Esther⁩
as ⁨Evelyn⁩
as ⁨Mrs. McKeltch⁩
as ⁨Lillian Reynolds⁩
as ⁨Schuldirektorin Evelyn Doyle⁩
as ⁨Olivia Foxworth⁩
as ⁨Belle Delongpre⁩
as ⁨Mrs. McKeltch (archive footage) (uncredited)⁩
as ⁨Restaurant Owner (uncredited)⁩
as ⁨Dr. Granada⁩
as ⁨Martha Wilson⁩
as ⁨Marlene DuChard⁩
as ⁨Aunt Eva⁩
as ⁨Claire⁩
as ⁨Mattie⁩
as ⁨Mrs. Benjamin⁩
as ⁨Nellie Goodwin⁩
as ⁨Barbara Moorehead⁩
as ⁨Mrs. Saunders⁩
as ⁨Eileene Draygon⁩
as ⁨Grace Cornwell⁩

Adds the top 10 unseen, by popularity

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest1975
as ⁨Nurse Mildred Ratched⁩
Once Upon a Time in America1984
as ⁨Director of Riverdale Cemetery⁩
Cruel Intentions1999
as ⁨Helen Rosemond⁩
The Player1992
as ⁨Louise Fletcher⁩
Exorcist II: The Heretic1977
as ⁨Dr. Gene Tuskin⁩
Firestarter1984
as ⁨Norma Manders⁩
Virtuosity1995
as ⁨Elizabeth Deane⁩
On Deadly Ground1994
as ⁨Bartender (uncredited)⁩
as ⁨Shirley Turner⁩
as ⁨Mrs. Grady⁩
as ⁨Esther⁩
as ⁨Evelyn⁩
as ⁨Mrs. McKeltch⁩
as ⁨Lillian Reynolds⁩
as ⁨Schuldirektorin Evelyn Doyle⁩
as ⁨Olivia Foxworth⁩
as ⁨Belle Delongpre⁩
as ⁨Mrs. McKeltch (archive footage) (uncredited)⁩
as ⁨Restaurant Owner (uncredited)⁩
as ⁨Dr. Granada⁩
as ⁨Martha Wilson⁩
as ⁨Marlene DuChard⁩
as ⁨Aunt Eva⁩
as ⁨Claire⁩
as ⁨Mattie⁩
as ⁨Mrs. Benjamin⁩
as ⁨Nellie Goodwin⁩
as ⁨Barbara Moorehead⁩
as ⁨Mrs. Saunders⁩
as ⁨Eileene Draygon⁩
as ⁨Grace Cornwell⁩