Net Worth →
Before They Were Famous

Louise Fletcher: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Louise Fletcher? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team4 min read✓ Fact-checked
Louise Fletcher
Los Angeles Times via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Estelle Louise Fletcher (July 22, 1934 – September 23, 2022) was an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of the antagonist Nurse Ratched in the film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), which earned her numerous accolades, including the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. Fletcher had a recurring role as the Bajoran religious leader Kai Winn Adami in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999). 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).

Quick facts about Louise Fletcher

  • Full name: Louise Fletcher
  • Born: 1934-07-22
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q182372

Profile compiled from public Wikipedia and Wikidata data. Details can change over time.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Louise Fletcher?

Estelle Louise Fletcher (July 22, 1934 – September 23, 2022) was an American actress.

What nationality is Louise Fletcher?

Louise Fletcher is United States.

When was Louise Fletcher born?

Louise Fletcher was born on 1934-07-22.

Sources

More in Celebrities