Highest rated as cast or director
Biography
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).
Acted in 121
2020s
- 2025
- 2020
2010s
- 2017
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
Of Two Minds
Aunt Will
- 2011
- 2010
The Genesis Code
Ellen Taylor
2000s
- 2007
A Dennis the Menace Christmas
Martha Wilson
The Last Sin Eater
Miz Elda
- 2006
A Dad for Christmas
Glennie
Fat Rose and Squeaky
Bonnie
- 2005
Aurora Borealis
Ruth Shorter
Dancing in Twilight
Evelyn
- 2004
Clipping Adam
Grammy
- 2003
A Time to Remember
Billy Calhoun
Finding Home
Esther
- 2002
Manna from Heaven
Mother Superior
- 2001
After Image
Aunt Cora
- 2000
More Dogs Than Bones
Iva Doll
Very Mean Men
Katherine Mulroney
Silver Man
Val
1990s
- 1999
The Contract
Grandma Collins
Love Kills
Alena Heiss
- 1998
Johnny 316
Sally's Mother
- 1997
Heartless
Aunt Lydia McGuffy
The Girl Gets Moe
Gloria
Sins of the Mind
Dr. Anna Bingham
Gone Fishin'
Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
- 1996
The Stepford Husbands
Miriam Benton
Edie & Pen
Judge
- 1995
VR.5
Mrs. Nora Bloom · 5 episodes
- 1994
Tryst
Maggie
Tollbooth
Lillian
Giorgino
Innkeeper
The Haunting of Seacliff Inn
Dorothy O'Hara
Return to Two Moon Junction
Belle Delongpre
- 1993
The Fire Next Time
Sarge · 2 episodes
- 1992
Blind Vision
Miss Taylor
- 1991
In a Child's Name
Jean Taylor · 2 episodes
- 1990
Nightmare on the 13th Floor
Letti Gordon
1980s
- 1989
The Karen Carpenter Story
Agnes Carpenter
- 1988
- 1987
J. Edgar Hoover
Annie M. Hoover
- 1986
Nobody's Fool
Pearl
Worlds Beyond
Karen Earl · 1 episode
Second Serve
Dr. Sadie M. Bishop
- 1985
- 1984
Islands
Maureen
Overnight Sensation
Evie Peregrine
Talk to Me
Mother
- 1983
- 1982
The Lucky Star
Loes Bakker
- 1981
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
The Magician of Lublin
Emilia
Natural Enemies
Miriam Steward
- 1978
Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery
Sally Kimball
- 1977
- 1975
- 1974
Thieves Like Us
Mattie
Can Ellen Be Saved?
Bea Lindsey
1960s
- 1969
- 1963
A Gathering of Eagles
Mrs. Kemler
- 1960
Tate
TV
1950s
- 1959
The Troubleshooters
Dellie · 1 episode
- 1958
- 1957
- 1955
Appearances14
2020s
- 2026
Boorman and the Devil
Self
- 2025
A Star Without a Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story
Self
2010s
- 2011
Once Upon a Time… One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Self
2000s
- 2009
Miloš Forman: What Doesn't Kill You…
Self
Making of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Self
1990s
- 1997
Completely Cuckoo
Self
1980s
- 1981
Be Pretty and Shut Up!
Self
1970s
- 1979
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Self (uncredited)
- 1976
TVTV Looks at the Oscars
Self
- 1974
1960s
- 1967
- 1961
1950s
- 1953
