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Louise Fletcher

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Louise Fletcher (July 22, 1934 – September 23, 2022) was an American actress, 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
Born: Sat, Jul 21 1934
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Death: Fri, Sep 23 2022
Louise Fletcher is 88 years old
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Poster of Grizzly II: Revenge
Grizzly II: Revenge
Louise Fletcher was
85 in Grizzly II: Revenge
as 'Eileene Draygon'.
Mon, Feb 17 2020
Poster of A Perfect Man
A Perfect Man
Louise Fletcher was
79 in A Perfect Man
as 'Abbie'.
Fri, Nov 01 2013
Poster of Of Two Minds
Of Two Minds
Louise Fletcher was
78 in Of Two Minds
as 'Aunt Will'.
Wed, Oct 03 2012
Poster of Cassadaga
Cassadaga
Louise Fletcher was
77 in Cassadaga
as 'Claire'.
Sat, Oct 22 2011
Poster of Once Upon a Time… One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Once Upon a Time… One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Louise Fletcher was
76 in Once Upon a Time… One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Mon, Jun 27 2011
Poster of The Genesis Code
The Genesis Code
Louise Fletcher was
76 in The Genesis Code
as 'Ellen Taylor'.
Wed, Aug 25 2010
Poster of Miloš Forman: What Doesn't Kill You…
Miloš Forman: What Doesn't Kill You…
Louise Fletcher was
75 in Miloš Forman: What Doesn't Kill You…
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 08 2009
Poster of A Dennis the Menace Christmas
A Dennis the Menace Christmas
Louise Fletcher was
73 in A Dennis the Menace Christmas
as 'Martha Wilson'.
Tue, Nov 13 2007
Poster of The Last Sin Eater
The Last Sin Eater
Louise Fletcher was
72 in The Last Sin Eater
as 'Miz Elda'.
Fri, Feb 09 2007
Poster of A Dad for Christmas
A Dad for Christmas
Louise Fletcher was
72 in A Dad for Christmas
as 'Glennie'.
Sun, Dec 03 2006
Poster of Fat Rose and Squeaky
Fat Rose and Squeaky
Louise Fletcher was
72 in Fat Rose and Squeaky
as 'Bonnie'.
Fri, Aug 11 2006
Poster of Aurora Borealis
Aurora Borealis
Louise Fletcher was
70 in Aurora Borealis
as 'Ruth Shorter'.
Fri, Apr 22 2005
Poster of Dancing in Twilight
Dancing in Twilight
Louise Fletcher was
70 in Dancing in Twilight
as 'Evelyn'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Clipping Adam
Clipping Adam
Louise Fletcher was
69 in Clipping Adam
as 'Grammy'.
Thu, Apr 22 2004
Poster of A Time to Remember
A Time to Remember
Louise Fletcher was
69 in A Time to Remember
as 'Billy Calhoun'.
Sun, Nov 23 2003
Poster of Finding Home
Finding Home
Louise Fletcher was
69 in Finding Home
as 'Esther'.
Sat, Oct 18 2003
Poster of Manna from Heaven
Manna from Heaven
Louise Fletcher was
68 in Manna from Heaven
as 'Mother Superior'.
Sat, Sep 14 2002
Poster of After Image
After Image
Louise Fletcher was
66 in After Image
as 'Aunt Cora'.
Tue, Jan 23 2001
Poster of Touched by a Killer
Touched by a Killer
Louise Fletcher was
66 in Touched by a Killer
as 'Judge Erica Robertson'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of More Dogs Than Bones
More Dogs Than Bones
Louise Fletcher was
65 in More Dogs Than Bones
as 'Iva Doll'.
Fri, Jul 14 2000
Poster of Very Mean Men
Very Mean Men
Louise Fletcher was
65 in Very Mean Men
as 'Katherine Mulroney'.
Sat, Jun 10 2000
Poster of Big Eden
Big Eden
Louise Fletcher was
65 in Big Eden
as 'Grace Cornwell'.
Tue, Apr 18 2000
Poster of Silver Man
Silver Man
Louise Fletcher was
65 in Silver Man
as 'Val'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of The Contract
The Contract
Louise Fletcher was
65 in The Contract
as 'Grandma Collins'.
Sun, Oct 31 1999
Poster of Love Kills
Love Kills
Louise Fletcher was
65 in Love Kills
as 'Alena Heiss'.
Mon, Oct 04 1999
Poster of A Map of the World
A Map of the World
Louise Fletcher was
65 in A Map of the World
as 'Nellie Goodwin'.
Mon, Sep 13 1999
Poster of Time Served
Time Served
Louise Fletcher was
65 in Time Served
as 'Warden Mildred Reinecke'.
Thu, Aug 05 1999
Poster of The Devil's Arithmetic
The Devil's Arithmetic
Louise Fletcher was
64 in The Devil's Arithmetic
as 'Aunt Eva'.
Sun, Mar 28 1999
Poster of Cruel Intentions
Cruel Intentions
Louise Fletcher was
64 in Cruel Intentions
as 'Helen Rosemond'.
Fri, Mar 05 1999
Poster of Johnny 316
Johnny 316
Louise Fletcher was
63 in Johnny 316
as 'Sally's Mother'.
Fri, Mar 20 1998
Poster of Completely Cuckoo
Completely Cuckoo
Louise Fletcher was
63 in Completely Cuckoo
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 16 1997
Poster of Breast Men
Breast Men
Louise Fletcher was
63 in Breast Men
as 'Mrs. Saunders'.
Sat, Dec 13 1997
Poster of Heartless
Heartless
Louise Fletcher was
63 in Heartless
as 'Lydia McGuffy'.
Wed, Nov 05 1997
Poster of Married to a Stranger
Married to a Stranger
Louise Fletcher was
63 in Married to a Stranger
as 'Nana, Megan's Mother'.
Sun, Sep 28 1997
Poster of The Girl Gets Moe
The Girl Gets Moe
Louise Fletcher was
63 in The Girl Gets Moe
as 'Gloria'.
Sat, Sep 06 1997
Poster of Sins of the Mind
Sins of the Mind
Louise Fletcher was
62 in Sins of the Mind
as 'Dr. Anna Bingham'.
Wed, Jun 11 1997
Poster of Gone Fishin'
Gone Fishin'
Louise Fletcher was
62 in Gone Fishin'
as 'Restaurant Owner (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 30 1997
Poster of High School High
High School High
Louise Fletcher was
62 in High School High
as 'Schuldirektorin Evelyn Doyle'.
Fri, Oct 25 1996
Poster of 2 Days in the Valley
2 Days in the Valley
Louise Fletcher was
62 in 2 Days in the Valley
as 'Evelyn'.
Wed, Sep 11 1996
Poster of Frankenstein and Me
Frankenstein and Me
Louise Fletcher was
61 in Frankenstein and Me
as 'Mrs. Perdue'.
Fri, Jul 12 1996
Poster of The Stepford Husbands
The Stepford Husbands
Louise Fletcher was
61 in The Stepford Husbands
as 'Miriam Benton'.
Tue, May 14 1996
Poster of Edie & Pen
Edie & Pen
Louise Fletcher was
61 in Edie & Pen
as 'Judge'.
Fri, May 10 1996
Poster of Mulholland Falls
Mulholland Falls
Louise Fletcher was
61 in Mulholland Falls
as 'Esther'.
Fri, Apr 26 1996
Poster of Virtuosity
Virtuosity
Louise Fletcher was
61 in Virtuosity
as 'Elizabeth Deane'.
Fri, Aug 04 1995
Poster of Someone Else's Child
Someone Else's Child
Louise Fletcher was
60 in Someone Else's Child
as 'Faye Maddox'.
Sun, Dec 04 1994
Poster of Tryst
Tryst
Louise Fletcher was
60 in Tryst
as 'Maggie'.
Wed, Nov 09 1994
Poster of Tollbooth
Tollbooth
Louise Fletcher was
60 in Tollbooth
as 'Lillian'.
Tue, Nov 01 1994
Poster of Giorgino
Giorgino
Louise Fletcher was
60 in Giorgino
as 'Innkeeper'.
Wed, Oct 05 1994
Poster of The Haunting of Seacliff Inn
The Haunting of Seacliff Inn
Louise Fletcher was
60 in The Haunting of Seacliff Inn
as 'Dorothy O'Hara'.
Thu, Sep 22 1994
Poster of Return to Two Moon Junction
Return to Two Moon Junction
Louise Fletcher was
59 in Return to Two Moon Junction
as 'Belle Delongpre'.
Wed, May 11 1994
Poster of On Deadly Ground
On Deadly Ground
Louise Fletcher was
59 in On Deadly Ground
as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 18 1994
Poster of Blind Vision
Blind Vision
Louise Fletcher was
57 in Blind Vision
as 'Miss Taylor'.
Tue, Jul 07 1992
Poster of The Player
The Player
Louise Fletcher was
57 in The Player
as 'Louise Fletcher'.
Fri, Apr 03 1992
Poster of Nightmare on the 13th Floor
Nightmare on the 13th Floor
Louise Fletcher was
56 in Nightmare on the 13th Floor
as 'Letti Gordon'.
Wed, Oct 31 1990
Poster of Blue Steel
Blue Steel
Louise Fletcher was
55 in Blue Steel
as 'Shirley Turner'.
Fri, Mar 16 1990
Poster of Shadowzone
Shadowzone
Louise Fletcher was
55 in Shadowzone
as 'Dr. Erhardt'.
Thu, Feb 22 1990
Poster of Best of the Best
Best of the Best
Louise Fletcher was
55 in Best of the Best
as 'Mrs. Grady'.
Fri, Nov 10 1989
Poster of The Karen Carpenter Story
The Karen Carpenter Story
Louise Fletcher was
54 in The Karen Carpenter Story
as 'Agnes Carpenter'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Two Moon Junction
Two Moon Junction
Louise Fletcher was
53 in Two Moon Junction
as 'Belle'.
Fri, Apr 29 1988
Poster of Flowers in the Attic
Flowers in the Attic
Louise Fletcher was
53 in Flowers in the Attic
as 'Olivia Foxworth'.
Fri, Nov 20 1987
Poster of J. Edgar Hoover
J. Edgar Hoover
Louise Fletcher was
52 in J. Edgar Hoover
as 'Annie M. Hoover'.
Sun, Jan 11 1987
Poster of Nobody's Fool
Nobody's Fool
Louise Fletcher was
52 in Nobody's Fool
as 'Pearl'.
Fri, Nov 07 1986
Poster of The Boy Who Could Fly
The Boy Who Could Fly
Louise Fletcher was
52 in The Boy Who Could Fly
as 'Dr. Granada'.
Fri, Aug 15 1986
Poster of Invaders from Mars
Invaders from Mars
Louise Fletcher was
51 in Invaders from Mars
as 'Mrs. McKeltch'.
Fri, Jun 06 1986
Poster of Second Serve
Second Serve
Louise Fletcher was
51 in Second Serve
as 'Dr. Sadie M. Bishop'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of A Summer to Remember
A Summer to Remember
Louise Fletcher was
50 in A Summer to Remember
as 'Dr. Dolly McKeever'.
Wed, Mar 27 1985
Poster of Overnight Sensation
Overnight Sensation
Louise Fletcher was
50 in Overnight Sensation
as 'Evie Peregrine'.
Mon, Oct 01 1984
Poster of Firestarter
Firestarter
Louise Fletcher was
49 in Firestarter
as 'Norma Manders'.
Fri, May 11 1984
Poster of Talk to Me
Talk to Me
Louise Fletcher was
49 in Talk to Me
as 'Mother'.
Tue, Jan 10 1984
Poster of Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Louise Fletcher was
49 in Brainstorm
as 'Lillian Reynolds'.
Fri, Sep 30 1983
Poster of Strange Invaders
Strange Invaders
Louise Fletcher was
49 in Strange Invaders
as 'Mrs. Benjamin'.
Fri, Sep 16 1983
Poster of The Lucky Star
The Lucky Star
Louise Fletcher was
47 in The Lucky Star
as 'Loes Bakker'.
Fri, May 28 1982
Poster of Strange Behavior
Strange Behavior
Louise Fletcher was
47 in Strange Behavior
as 'Barbara Moorehead'.
Fri, Oct 16 1981
Poster of Be Pretty and Shut Up!
Be Pretty and Shut Up!
Louise Fletcher was
46 in Be Pretty and Shut Up!
as 'Self'.
Wed, Mar 04 1981
Poster of Mama Dracula
Mama Dracula
Louise Fletcher was
46 in Mama Dracula
as 'Mama Dracula'.
Wed, Nov 19 1980
Poster of The Magician of Lublin
The Magician of Lublin
Louise Fletcher was
45 in The Magician of Lublin
as 'Emilia'.
Fri, Nov 09 1979
Poster of Natural Enemies
Natural Enemies
Louise Fletcher was
45 in Natural Enemies
as 'Miriam Steward'.
Thu, Nov 01 1979
Poster of The Lady in Red
The Lady in Red
Louise Fletcher was
44 in The Lady in Red
as 'Anna Sage'.
Sun, Jul 01 1979
Poster of Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery
Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery
Louise Fletcher was
44 in Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery
as 'Sally Kimball'.
Wed, Nov 01 1978
Poster of The Cheap Detective
The Cheap Detective
Louise Fletcher was
43 in The Cheap Detective
as 'Marlene DuChard'.
Fri, Jun 23 1978
Poster of Exorcist II: The Heretic
Exorcist II: The Heretic
Louise Fletcher was
42 in Exorcist II: The Heretic
as 'Dr. Gene Tuskin'.
Fri, Jun 17 1977
Poster of TVTV Looks at the Oscars
TVTV Looks at the Oscars
Louise Fletcher was
41 in TVTV Looks at the Oscars
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 30 1976
Poster of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Louise Fletcher was
41 in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
as 'Nurse Mildred Ratched'.
Wed, Nov 19 1975
Poster of Russian Roulette
Russian Roulette
Louise Fletcher was
41 in Russian Roulette
as 'Midge'.
Wed, Aug 20 1975
Poster of Thieves Like Us
Thieves Like Us
Louise Fletcher was
39 in Thieves Like Us
as 'Mattie'.
Mon, Feb 11 1974
Poster of Can Ellen Be Saved?
Can Ellen Be Saved?
Louise Fletcher was
39 in Can Ellen Be Saved?
as 'Bea Lindsey'.
Tue, Feb 05 1974
Poster of A Gathering of Eagles
A Gathering of Eagles
Louise Fletcher was
28 in A Gathering of Eagles
as 'Mrs. Kemler'.
Fri, Jun 21 1963

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Girlboss
Girlboss
Louise Fletcher was
82+ in Girlboss
as 'Rosie'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 21 2017
Poster of Shameless
Shameless
Louise Fletcher was
76+ in Shameless
as 'Peggy Gallagher'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2011
Poster of Heroes
Heroes
Louise Fletcher was
72+ in Heroes
as 'Dr. Coolidge'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2006
Poster of Wonderfalls
Wonderfalls
Louise Fletcher was
69+ in Wonderfalls
as 'Vivian Caldwell'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 12 2004
Poster of Joan of Arcadia
Joan of Arcadia
Louise Fletcher was
69+ in Joan of Arcadia
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 2003
Poster of Brimstone
Brimstone
Louise Fletcher was
64+ in Brimstone
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 23 1998
Poster of Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island
Louise Fletcher was
64+ in Fantasy Island
as 'Doris Leeman'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1998
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Louise Fletcher was
62+ in The Practice
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Profiler
Profiler
Louise Fletcher was
62+ in Profiler
as ', Miriam Newquay, Jack's Mother'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1996
Poster of 7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Louise Fletcher was
62+ in 7th Heaven
as 'Mrs. Wagner'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of VR.5
VR.5
Louise Fletcher was
60+ in VR.5
as 'Mrs. Nora Bloom'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 10 1995
Poster of ER
ER
Louise Fletcher was
60+ in ER
as 'Roberta 'Birdie' Chadwick'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of The Fire Next Time
The Fire Next Time
Louise Fletcher was
58+ in The Fire Next Time
as 'Sarge'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 18 1993
Poster of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Louise Fletcher was
58+ in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as 'Vedek Winn, Kai Winn'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 03 1993
Poster of In a Child's Name
In a Child's Name
Louise Fletcher was
57+ in In a Child's Name
as 'Jean Taylor'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 17 1991
Poster of Dream On
Dream On
Louise Fletcher was
55+ in Dream On
as 'Joanna'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1990
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Louise Fletcher was
54+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Agent'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Louise Fletcher was
51+ in The Twilight Zone
as 'Dr. Cline'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of The Ray Bradbury Theater
The Ray Bradbury Theater
Louise Fletcher was
50+ in The Ray Bradbury Theater
First Air Date
Tue, May 21 1985
Poster of The Hitchhiker
The Hitchhiker
Louise Fletcher was
49+ in The Hitchhiker
as 'Mother Birch'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 01 1983
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Louise Fletcher was
40+ in Dinah!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Louise Fletcher was
35+ in Medical Center
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Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Louise Fletcher was
27+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
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Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Tate
Tate
Louise Fletcher was
25+ in Tate
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Wed, Jun 08 1960
Poster of The Untouchables
The Untouchables
Louise Fletcher was
25+ in The Untouchables
as 'Eloise'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of One Step Beyond
One Step Beyond
Louise Fletcher was
24+ in One Step Beyond
as 'Jeannie'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 20 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Louise Fletcher was
24+ in 77 Sunset Strip
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Bat Masterson
Bat Masterson
Louise Fletcher was
24+ in Bat Masterson
as 'Sarah Lou Conant'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of Lawman
Lawman
Louise Fletcher was
24+ in Lawman
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1958
Poster of Yancy Derringer
Yancy Derringer
Louise Fletcher was
24+ in Yancy Derringer
as 'Miss Nellie / Alithea'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1958
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Louise Fletcher was
23+ in Maverick
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Louise Fletcher was
23+ in Perry Mason
as 'Gladys Doyle, Susan Connolly'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Sugarfoot
Sugarfoot
Louise Fletcher was
23+ in Sugarfoot
as 'Julie Frazer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1957
Poster of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Louise Fletcher was
21+ in The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
as 'Aithra McLowery'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1955
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
Louise Fletcher was
20+ in The Millionaire
as 'Holly'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Louise Fletcher was
18+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Louise Fletcher was
9+ in Golden Globe Awards
as 'Self - Winner'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944