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1. • • Louise Fletcher (born July 22, 1934, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.—died September 23, 2022, Montdurausse, France) was an American actress who was perhaps best known for her skillfully underplayed portrayal of the rigidly authoritarian Nurse Ratched in One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), which earned her the Academy Award for best actress.
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   Louise Fletcher

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   American actress

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       Exorcist II: The Heretic

       1977
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       Brainstorm

       1983
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       Blue Steel

       1990
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       Two Moon Junction

       1988
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       Invaders From Mars

       1986
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       Breast Men

       1997

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   Who was Louise Fletcher?

   • Louise Fletcher, who won an Oscar for her unforgettable role as Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, has died aged 88. The US actress died at her home in the south of France, her agent said. While she was best known for her portrayal of Nurse Ratched, Fletcher's career spanned six decades, including TV and film.

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   How did Louise Fletcher impact her career?

   • Keep watching to learn about how Louise Fletcher gave one of the most famous award acceptance speeches of all time and how portraying Nurse Ratched affected her career. Louise Fletcher received a trophy case full of awards for her portrayal of Nurse Ratched, including a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, and an Oscar for Best Actress.

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   Where did Louise Fletcher grow up?

   • Louise Fletcher, who won an Oscar as best supporting actress in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” grew up in the church and her father the Rev. Robert Fletcher was a deaf Episcopal priest and rector of the church. St. John’s is no longer a functioning congregation. St. Stephen’s uses the building as a chapel.

   St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church founder left with heartbreak, questions

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   Who was Louise Fletcher in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?

   • Louise Fletcher, who won an Oscar for her turn as the heartless Nurse Ratched — one of the most reviled characters in movie history — in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, has died.

   Louise Fletcher Dead: 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' Actress Was 88

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   Louise Fletcher. Actress: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, to Episcopal minister Robert Fletcher and his wife Estelle, both of whom were deaf, Louise Fletcher was introduced to performing at a young age by the aunt who taught her to speak.

   • Birth Date: July 22, 1934

   • Death Date: September 23, 2022

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   May 9, 2024 · Louise Fletcher, American actress who was best known for her skillfully underplayed portrayal of the rigidly authoritarian Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), which earned her the Academy Award for best actress. Her other movies included Thieves Like Us, Blue Steel, and The Player.

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   Sep 24, 2022 · Louise Fletcher, who won an Oscar for her unforgettable role as Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, has died aged 88. The US actress died at her home in the south of France, her...

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   Sep 24, 2022 · By Jordan Hoffman. September 24, 2022. Louise Fletcher in 1977 By ABC Photo Archives/Getty Images. Louise Fletcher, the Alabama-born actress best known for her role as the cruel,...

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   Sep 23, 2022 · Louise Fletcher, the sweet actress from Alabama who won an Academy Award for her turn as the heartless Nurse Ratched — one of the most reviled characters in movie history — in One Flew Over the...

10. www.latimes.com › louise-fletcher-dead-obitLouise Fletcher, Nurse Ratched in 'Cuckoo's Nest,' dies at 88 ...

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    Sep 23, 2022 · She was 88. While the role as the icy, unlovable nurse in Milos Forman’s acclaimed adaptation of Ken Kesey’s novel made Fletcher famous, she struggled to find meaty roles and discovered that, as...

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    Sep 24, 2022 · Louise Fletcher, an actor whose riveting performance as the cruel and calculating Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest set a new standard for screen villains and won her an...