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Fletcher returned to the silver screen in 1974, cast by legendary director Robert Altman in the film ''Thieves Like Us'', co-starring with [[Keith Carradine]], [[John Schuck]] and [[Bert Remsen]]. The following year, another legendary director, Milos Forman, cast her as Nurse Ratched in ''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest''. Not only did she win for Best Actress, but the film also won Best Picture, as well as three other Oscars. Her portrayal of a cruel, sadistic nurse in a 1950's mental ward, stifling patients' individuality (as well as their recovery), was ranked the fifth greatest screen villain by the American Film Institute.
  
Fletcher returned to the silver screen in 1974, cast by legendary director Robert Altman in the film ''Thieves Like Us'', co-starring with [[Keith Carradine]], [[John Schuck]] and [[Bert Remsen]]. The following year, another legendary director, Milos Forman, cast her as Nurse Ratched in ''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest''. Not only did she win for Best Actress, but the film also won Best Picture, as well as three other Oscars. Her portrayal of a cruel, sadistic nurse in a 1950's mental ward, stifling patients' individuality (as well as their recovery), was ranked the fifth greatest screen villain by the American Film Institute.
   
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Since winning her first (and thus far, only) Academy Award, she has starred in numerous other film projects, the majority of which feature fellow ''[[Star Trek]]'' alumni. In 1978, she had a memorable supporting role in the comedic thriller ''The Cheap Detective'', co-starring [[James Cromwell]], [[David Ogden Stiers]], [[Vic Tayback]], and [[Jonathan Banks]]. The following year, she appeared with her ''Cuckoo's Nest'' co-star Christopher Lloyd ([[Kruge]] in ''[[Star Trek III: The Search for Spock]]'') in the comedy ''The Lady in Red'' (also featuring [[Dick Miller]]). And in 1983, ''[[Star Trek: The Motion Picture]]'' special effects director-turned-feature film director and producer [[Douglas Trumbull]] cast her in the [[science fiction]]film ''Brainstorm''. That same year, she co-starred with fellow recurring DS9 performer [[Wallace Shawn]] in ''Strange Invaders'' (also featuring [[Kenneth Tobey]], [[Dey Young]] and [[Thomas Kopache]]).
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Since winning her first (and thus far, only) Academy Award, she has starred in numerous other film projects, the majority of which feature fellow ''[[Star Trek]]'' alumni. In 1978, she had a memorable supporting role in the comedic thriller ''The Cheap Detective'', co-starring [[James Cromwell]], [[David Ogden Stiers]], [[Vic Tayback]], and [[Jonathan Banks]]. The following year, she appeared with her ''Cuckoo's Nest'' co-star Christopher Lloyd ([[Kruge]] in ''[[Star Trek III: The Search for Spock]]'') in the comedy ''The Lady in Red'' (also featuring [[Dick Miller]]). And in 1983, ''[[Star Trek: The Motion Picture]]'' special effects director-turned-feature film director and producer [[Douglas Trumbull]] cast her in the science fictionfilm ''Brainstorm''. That same year, she co-starred with fellow recurring DS9 performer [[Wallace Shawn]] in ''Strange Invaders'' (also featuring [[Kenneth Tobey]], [[Dey Young]] and [[Thomas Kopache]]).
   
 
Throughout the late 1980s, she starred in several made-for-TV movies, including 1986's ''Second Serve'' (with [[Jeff Corey]] and [[Alice Krige]]), 1987's ''J. Edgar Hoover'' (with [[John McLiam]] and David Ogden Stiers), and 1989's ''Final Notice'' (also with David Ogden Stiers). She also had a role in the 1990 film ''Blue Steel'', co-starring [[Clancy Brown]], [[Mike Starr]], and [[William Marshall]].
  
Throughout the late 1980s, she starred in several made-for-TV movies, including 1986's ''Second Serve'' (with [[Jeff Corey]] and [[Alice Krige]]), 1987's ''J. Edgar Hoover'' (with [[John McLiam]] and David Ogden Stiers), and 1989's ''Final Notice'' (also with David Ogden Stiers). She also had a role in the 1990 film ''Blue Steel'', co-starring [[Clancy Brown]], [[Mike Starr]], and [[William Marshall]].

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Winn adami

... as Kai Winn

Louise Fletcher (born 22 July 1934; age 89) is the American actress who played the Bajoran spiritual leader Vedek (later Kai) Winn Adami on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

A screen legend in her own right, she is best known for her performance as the loathed Nurse Mildred Ratched in the classic film One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, which earned her the 1975 Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Star Trek: Voyager guest star Brad Dourif was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in the film, while Michael Berryman, Peter Brocco, Christopher Lloyd, and Vincent Schiavelli also had roles.

Life and early career

Fletcher was born in Birmingham, Alabama on July 22, 1934. Both of her parents were deaf, and as a result, she learned sign language at a very early age. Her aunt, who taught her how to speak, also introduced her to the art of acting. Fletcher attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where in 1956 she acted in the Institute of Outdoor Drama. After graduation, she travelled to Los Angeles, working as a receptionist by day and taking acting classes at night. By the end of 1958, she was working regularly in television and film, and continued to do so for several years. However, after her marriage to producer Jerry Bick in 1960 and subsequent motherhood, she went on a long hiatus to raise her family, returning in the 70s. Fletcher divorced Bick in 1978 after 18 years of marriage; they have two grown sons.

Other works

Fletcher returned to the silver screen in 1974, cast by legendary director Robert Altman in the film Thieves Like Us, co-starring with Keith Carradine, John Schuck and Bert Remsen. The following year, another legendary director, Milos Forman, cast her as Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Not only did she win for Best Actress, but the film also won Best Picture, as well as three other Oscars. Her portrayal of a cruel, sadistic nurse in a 1950's mental ward, stifling patients' individuality (as well as their recovery), was ranked the fifth greatest screen villain by the American Film Institute.

Since winning her first (and thus far, only) Academy Award, she has starred in numerous other film projects, the majority of which feature fellow Star Trek alumni. In 1978, she had a memorable supporting role in the comedic thriller The Cheap Detective, co-starring James Cromwell, David Ogden Stiers, Vic Tayback, and Jonathan Banks. The following year, she appeared with her Cuckoo's Nest co-star Christopher Lloyd (Kruge in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock) in the comedy The Lady in Red (also featuring Dick Miller). And in 1983, Star Trek: The Motion Picture special effects director-turned-feature film director and producer Douglas Trumbull cast her in the science fictionfilm Brainstorm. That same year, she co-starred with fellow recurring DS9 performer Wallace Shawn in Strange Invaders (also featuring Kenneth Tobey, Dey Young and Thomas Kopache).

Throughout the late 1980s, she starred in several made-for-TV movies, including 1986's Second Serve (with Jeff Corey and Alice Krige), 1987's J. Edgar Hoover (with John McLiam and David Ogden Stiers), and 1989's Final Notice (also with David Ogden Stiers). She also had a role in the 1990 film Blue Steel, co-starring Clancy Brown, Mike Starr, and William Marshall.

In 1994, she co-starred with David Warner in the thriller Tryst, with Seymour Cassel in Tollbooth, and with Bruce Davison in the TV movie Someone Else's Child. The following year, she was cast as Nora Bloom in the short-lived, cult sci-fi series VR.5.

In 1997, Fletcher was one of several Trek alumni to star in the film Breast Men. Among her co-stars were Matt Frewer, Terry O'Quinn, Raphael Sbarge, Frank Novak, and Heidi Swedberg. In 2000, she co-starred with Whoopi Goldberg in More Dogs Than Bones, and in 2005, she co-starred with Erick Avari in Dancing in Twilight.

In her illustrious career, Fletcher has starred or appeared in nearly eighty film and television projects. Besides DS9, she has also made guest appearances on dozens of other TV series, including the second episode of The Untouchables and Emmy-nominated performances on Picket Fences and Joan of Arcadia. She currently has a recurring role on the long-running drama ER.

For more film and TV projects, see Other Trek connections below.

As Winn Adami

In 1993, she accepted the role of Vedek Winn in the first season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Her portrayal of the inflexible, wry character gave it the condescending edge the part required. After two seasons, her character advanced to the status of Kai, which made her an even more integral part of the DS9 saga. Her recurring character on the series continued until the series finale in 1999.

Appearances

Other Trek connections

Additional film & television works in which Fletcher with other Star Trek alumni:

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