Louise Fletcher - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 22, 1934 |
|---|---|
| Age | 91 |
| Birthplace | Birmingham, Alabama, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Louise Fletcher's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Playing Nurse Ratched in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' (1975) |
Intro
Louise Fletcher was an American actress best known for her Academy Award-winning performance as Nurse Ratched in the 1975 film 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.' Her portrayal of the iconic character is considered one of the greatest villain roles in cinema history.
Early Life & Background
Louise Fletcher was born to Estelle and Reverend Robert Fletcher, both of whom were deaf; Fletcher learned to speak from an aunt who taught her while she was young. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in drama.
Career Highlights
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' (1975)
- Received a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award for the same role
- Appeared in films such as 'The Exorcist II: The Heretic' (1977), 'Brainstorm' (1983), and 'Flowers in the Attic' (1987)
- Had recurring roles on television series such as 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' and 'Shameless'
Trivia
- Her Oscar acceptance speech famously included sign language, as a tribute to her deaf parents.
- She took a break from acting to raise her children, returning to films in the 1970s.
FAQs
People also ask
Louise Fletcher is 91 years old.
Louise Fletcher was born the 22 July 1934.
Birmingham, Alabama, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 22nd, 1934, in brief:
- Historical events: John Dillinger, a notorious American gangster, was shot and killed by FBI agents outside the Biograph Theater in Chicago on July 22, 1934. He was known for robbing numerous banks and police stations during the Great Depression. His death was a significant event in the history of American crime.
- Day of the week: July 22nd, 1934 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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