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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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 17 2020
Poster of A Perfect Man
A Perfect Man
Louise Fletcher was 79 in A Perfect Man as 'Abbie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2013
Poster of Of Two Minds
Of Two Minds
Louise Fletcher was 78 in Of Two Minds as 'Aunt Will'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 03 2012
Poster of Cassadaga
Cassadaga
Louise Fletcher was 77 in Cassadaga as 'Claire'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 27 2011
Poster of The Genesis Code
The Genesis Code
Louise Fletcher was 76 in The Genesis Code as 'Ellen Taylor'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 2006
Poster of Aurora Borealis
Aurora Borealis
Louise Fletcher was 70 in Aurora Borealis as 'Ruth Shorter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 2005
Poster of Dancing in Twilight
Dancing in Twilight
Louise Fletcher was 70 in Dancing in Twilight as 'Evelyn'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Clipping Adam
Clipping Adam
Louise Fletcher was 69 in Clipping Adam as 'Grammy'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 23 2003
Poster of Finding Home
Finding Home
Louise Fletcher was 69 in Finding Home as 'Esther'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 18 2003
Poster of Manna from Heaven
Manna from Heaven
Louise Fletcher was 68 in Manna from Heaven as 'Mother Superior'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 2002
Poster of After Image
After Image
Louise Fletcher was 66 in After Image as 'Aunt Cora'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 2000
Poster of Very Mean Men
Very Mean Men
Louise Fletcher was 65 in Very Mean Men as 'Katherine Mulroney'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 10 2000
Poster of Big Eden
Big Eden
Louise Fletcher was 65 in Big Eden as 'Grace Cornwell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 18 2000
Poster of Silver Man
Silver Man
Louise Fletcher was 65 in Silver Man as 'Val'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of The Contract
The Contract
Louise Fletcher was 65 in The Contract as 'Grandma Collins'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 1999
Poster of Love Kills
Love Kills
Louise Fletcher was 65 in Love Kills as 'Alena Heiss'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 1999
Poster of Time Served
Time Served
Louise Fletcher was 65 in Time Served as 'Warden Mildred Reinecke'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1999
Poster of Cruel Intentions
Cruel Intentions
Louise Fletcher was 64 in Cruel Intentions as 'Helen Rosemond'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1999
Poster of Johnny 316
Johnny 316
Louise Fletcher was 63 in Johnny 316 as 'Sally's Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1998
Poster of Completely Cuckoo
Completely Cuckoo
Louise Fletcher was 63 in Completely Cuckoo as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 16 1997
Poster of Breast Men
Breast Men
Louise Fletcher was 63 in Breast Men as 'Mrs. Saunders'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 1997
Poster of Heartless
Heartless
Louise Fletcher was 63 in Heartless as 'Lydia McGuffy'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1997
Poster of Gone Fishin'
Gone Fishin'
Louise Fletcher was 62 in Gone Fishin' as 'Restaurant Owner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1997
Poster of High School High
High School High
Louise Fletcher was 62 in High School High as 'Schuldirektorin Evelyn Doyle'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1996
Poster of Frankenstein and Me
Frankenstein and Me
Louise Fletcher was 61 in Frankenstein and Me as 'Mrs. Perdue'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1996
Poster of The Stepford Husbands
The Stepford Husbands
Louise Fletcher was 61 in The Stepford Husbands as 'Miriam Benton'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 14 1996
Poster of Edie & Pen
Edie & Pen
Louise Fletcher was 61 in Edie & Pen as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1996
Poster of Mulholland Falls
Mulholland Falls
Louise Fletcher was 61 in Mulholland Falls as 'Esther'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 1996
Poster of Virtuosity
Virtuosity
Louise Fletcher was 61 in Virtuosity as 'Elizabeth Deane'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1994
Poster of Tryst
Tryst
Louise Fletcher was 60 in Tryst as 'Maggie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1994
Poster of Tollbooth
Tollbooth
Louise Fletcher was 60 in Tollbooth as 'Lillian'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1994
Poster of Giorgino
Giorgino
Louise Fletcher was 60 in Giorgino as 'Innkeeper'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 11 1994
Poster of On Deadly Ground
On Deadly Ground
Louise Fletcher was 59 in On Deadly Ground as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1994
Poster of Blind Vision
Blind Vision
Louise Fletcher was 57 in Blind Vision as 'Miss Taylor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 07 1992
Poster of The Player
The Player
Louise Fletcher was 57 in The Player as 'Louise Fletcher'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1990
Poster of Blue Steel
Blue Steel
Louise Fletcher was 55 in Blue Steel as 'Shirley Turner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1990
Poster of Shadowzone
Shadowzone
Louise Fletcher was 55 in Shadowzone as 'Dr. Erhardt'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Two Moon Junction
Two Moon Junction
Louise Fletcher was 53 in Two Moon Junction as 'Belle'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1987
Poster of J. Edgar Hoover
J. Edgar Hoover
Louise Fletcher was 52 in J. Edgar Hoover as 'Annie M. Hoover'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 11 1987
Poster of Nobody's Fool
Nobody's Fool
Louise Fletcher was 52 in Nobody's Fool as 'Pearl'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1986
Poster of Invaders from Mars
Invaders from Mars
Louise Fletcher was 51 in Invaders from Mars as 'Mrs. McKeltch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1986
Poster of Second Serve
Second Serve
Louise Fletcher was 51 in Second Serve as 'Dr. Sadie M. Bishop'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 1985
Poster of Overnight Sensation
Overnight Sensation
Louise Fletcher was 50 in Overnight Sensation as 'Evie Peregrine'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1984
Poster of Firestarter
Firestarter
Louise Fletcher was 49 in Firestarter as 'Norma Manders'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 1984
Poster of Talk to Me
Talk to Me
Louise Fletcher was 49 in Talk to Me as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 10 1984
Poster of Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Louise Fletcher was 49 in Brainstorm as 'Lillian Reynolds'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1983
Poster of Strange Invaders
Strange Invaders
Louise Fletcher was 49 in Strange Invaders as 'Mrs. Benjamin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1983
Poster of The Lucky Star
The Lucky Star
Louise Fletcher was 47 in The Lucky Star as 'Loes Bakker'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1982
Poster of Strange Behavior
Strange Behavior
Louise Fletcher was 47 in Strange Behavior as 'Barbara Moorehead'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 1981
Poster of Mama Dracula
Mama Dracula
Louise Fletcher was 46 in Mama Dracula as 'Mama Dracula'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1979
Poster of Natural Enemies
Natural Enemies
Louise Fletcher was 45 in Natural Enemies as 'Miriam Steward'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1978
Poster of The Cheap Detective
The Cheap Detective
Louise Fletcher was 43 in The Cheap Detective as 'Marlene DuChard'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1975
Poster of Russian Roulette
Russian Roulette
Louise Fletcher was 41 in Russian Roulette as 'Midge'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1975
Poster of Thieves Like Us
Thieves Like Us
Louise Fletcher was 39 in Thieves Like Us as 'Mattie'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 21 2017
Poster of Shameless
Shameless
Louise Fletcher was 76+ in Shameless as 'Peggy Gallagher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2011
Poster of Private Practice
Private Practice
Louise Fletcher was 73+ in Private Practice as 'Frances Wilder'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2007
Poster of Heroes
Heroes
Louise Fletcher was 72+ in Heroes as 'Dr. Coolidge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2006
Poster of Wonderfalls
Wonderfalls
Louise Fletcher was 69+ in Wonderfalls as 'Vivian Caldwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 12 2004
Poster of Joan of Arcadia
Joan of Arcadia
Louise Fletcher was 69+ in Joan of Arcadia
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 2003
Poster of Brimstone
Brimstone
Louise Fletcher was 64+ in Brimstone
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 23 1998
Poster of Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island
Louise Fletcher was 64+ in Fantasy Island as 'Doris Leeman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1998
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Louise Fletcher was 62+ in The Practice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Profiler
Profiler
Louise Fletcher was 62+ in Profiler as ', Miriam Newquay, Jack's Mother'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1996
Poster of 7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Louise Fletcher was 62+ in 7th Heaven as 'Mrs. Wagner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of VR.5
VR.5
Louise Fletcher was 60+ in VR.5 as 'Mrs. Nora Bloom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 10 1995
Poster of ER
ER
Louise Fletcher was 60+ in ER as 'Roberta 'Birdie' Chadwick'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 17 1991
Poster of Dream On
Dream On
Louise Fletcher was 55+ in Dream On as 'Joanna'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 21 1985
Poster of The Hitchhiker
The Hitchhiker
Louise Fletcher was 49+ in The Hitchhiker as 'Mother Birch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 01 1983
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Louise Fletcher was 40+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Louise Fletcher was 35+ in Medical Center
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Tate
Tate
Louise Fletcher was 25+ in Tate
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 08 1960
Poster of The Untouchables
The Untouchables
Louise Fletcher was 25+ in The Untouchables as 'Eloise'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 20 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Louise Fletcher was 24+ in 77 Sunset Strip
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Bat Masterson
Bat Masterson
Louise Fletcher was 24+ in Bat Masterson as 'Sarah Lou Conant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of Lawman
Lawman
Louise Fletcher was 24+ in Lawman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1958
Poster of Yancy Derringer
Yancy Derringer
Louise Fletcher was 24+ in Yancy Derringer as 'Miss Nellie / Alithea'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1958
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Louise Fletcher was 23+ in Maverick
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Sugarfoot
Sugarfoot
Louise Fletcher was 23+ in Sugarfoot as 'Julie Frazer'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1955
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
Louise Fletcher was 20+ in The Millionaire as 'Holly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Louise Fletcher was 18+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944