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).
Filmography (138 titles)
8.5MovieBoorman and the Devil
Self · 2026
6.8MovieBreakdown: 1975
Self (archive footage- One Flew Over the Cuckoo Nest Nurse Ratched) · 2025
MovieA Star Without a Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story
Self · 2022
3.1MovieGrizzly II: Revenge
Eileene Draygon · 2020
6.5ShowGirlboss
Rosie · 2017
7.2MovieElectric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Mrs. McKeltch (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2014
4.0MovieA Perfect Man
Abbie · 2013
6.7MovieOf Two Minds
Aunt Will · 2012
5.0MovieCassadaga
Claire · 2011
7.4MovieOnce Upon a Time… One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Self · 2011
8.2ShowShameless
Peggy Gallagher · 2011
2.5MovieThe Genesis Code
Ellen Taylor · 2010
6.5MovieMiloš Forman: What Doesn't Kill You…
Self · 2009
2.0MovieMaking of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Self · 2009
5.5MovieA Dennis the Menace Christmas
Martha Wilson · 2007
7.5ShowPrivate Practice
Frances Wilder · 2007
5.6MovieThe Last Sin Eater
Miz Elda · 2007
6.6MovieA Dad for Christmas
Glennie · 2006
7.4ShowHeroes
Dr. Coolidge · 2006
6.0MovieFat Rose and Squeaky
Bonnie · 2006
6.5MovieAurora Borealis
Ruth Shorter · 2005
3.8MovieDancing in Twilight
Evelyn · 2005
Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild
Self · 2004
6.1MovieClipping Adam
Grammy · 2004