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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

1975

A petty criminal fakes insanity to serve his sentence in a mental ward rather than prison. He soon finds himself as a leader to the other patients—and an enemy to the cruel, domineering nurse who runs the ward.

Lynzee Klingman

Editor · Known for City of Angels, Matilda, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Lynzee Klingman is an American film editor known for her work on films like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and A River Runs Through It. She has also taught editing at the University of Southern California.

Conor Dwane

Cast · Known for Hokum

Conor Dwane is an actor with over 25 years extensive theatre experience with roles as diverse as Hamlet, Norman (The Dresser), Felix (The Odd Couple) Ricky Roma (GlenGarry, Glenross) and MacMurphy (One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest) to name but a few. He has appeared in short films, TV Series, Feature Films and Ads along with some voice over work. He has also written, produced and Directed for Theatre and Film.

Brad Dourif

Cast · Known for Child's Play 2, Child's Play, Halloween

Bradford Claude "Brad" Dourif is an American film and television actor who gained early fame for his portrayal of Billy Bibbit in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. He has since appeared in a number of memorable roles, including the voice of Chucky in the Child's Play franchise, Younger Brother in Ragtime, the mentat Piter De Vries in David Lynch's Dune, Gríma Wormtongue in The Lord of the Rings, the homicidal Betazoid Lon Suder in the TV series Star Trek: Voyager, serial killer Charles Dexter/Brother Edward in the acclaimed science fiction television series Babylon 5, and Doc Cochran in the HBO television series Deadwood. Dourif has also worked with renowned film director Werner Herzog at many occasions, appearing in Scream of Stone, The Wild Blue Yonder, Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans and My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done?

Christopher Allen

Christopher Allen is a U.S. Air Force veteran turned actor. While serving in the military a civilian co-worker asked for volunteers to participate in a musical. Chris said yes. He performed in Damn Yankees and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. The following year he made his way to Los Angeles, and the rest can be found below.

William Duell

Cast · Known for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

William Duell was born on August 30, 1923 in Corinth, New York, USA as George William Duell. He was an actor, known for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), 1776 (1972) and Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988). He was married to Mary Barto. He died on December 22, 2011 in Manhattan, New York City, New York.

Louise Fletcher

Cast · Known for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

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).

Peter Brocco

Cast · Known for Thriller, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Carl Peter Brocco (January 16, 1903 – December 20, 1992) was an American screen and stage actor. He appeared in over 300 credits, notably Spartacus (1960) and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), during his career spanning over 60 years.

Joan Tetzel

Aside from her movie career, Joan Tetzel was well known as a Broadway and London stage actress. She played nurse Ratchett in the Broadway edition of "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest." During the early seventies, she appeared in the London play "How The Other Half Loves." During this period, she had a running part in the TV series "Policewoman." As a noted stage actress, her picture appeared on the front cover of Life Magazine on February 14, 1948. She died in Sussex, England from cancer.

Richard Chew

Editor · Known for Star Wars, That Thing You Do!

Richard Franklin Chew is an American film editor, best known for his Academy Award-winning work on Star Wars, alongside Paul Hirsch and Marcia Lucas. Other notable films include One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Risky Business, Waiting to Exhale, That Thing You Do!, and I Am Sam.

Sydney Lassick

Cast · Known for Carrie, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Sydney Lassick (July 23, 1922 – April 12, 2003) was an American character actor perhaps best known for his role as Charlie Cheswick in the feature film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

Robert Briscoe Evans

Robert began acting professionally in 1976 when he toured the country, logging over 50,000 miles... four young actors in a van... performing two original comedies and a four-person version of "A Man for All Seasons "- with the Repertory Theatre of America. He recently appeared as Uncle Ernie in The Who's "Tommy" and starred in "Weekend Comedy" at Great Plains Theatre... he was Estragon/Gogo in Los Angeles in "Waiting for Godot;" and starred as Max Bialystock in "The Producers" and Oscar Madison in "The Odd Couple" - both at Georgia's State Theatre, the 600-seat Springer Opera House in Columbus, Georgia. Additional Los Angeles: "Art," "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," the critically acclaimed "The Dining Room" (directed by Kay Cole), "Urinetown" (LA Weekly award winner), "Funeral Wedding," "Elegies for Angels, Punks, and Raging Queens," "Laughing Wild," "Landscape of the Body," and "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest." Nationally: the dinner theatre circuit, playing too many comic foils. To date, he has appeared on over 170 stages across the United States. He produced, wrote, and hosted 24 episodes of the syndicated reality series, "Could It Be A Miracle?" He has produced all Children's Theatre Group of Southern California shows since 2002, along with his producing partner, Sherry Lynn. RobertBriscoeEvans.com His film and television credits can be seen here as well. (Biography By: Robert Briscoe Evans)

Sheldon Kahn

Editor · Known for Ghostbusters, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Sheldon F. Kahn is an American film editor and producer. He was jointly awarded the BAFTA Award for Best Editing, with Lynzee Klingman and Richard Chew, for their work on One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

Thorsten Merten

Cast · Known for Babylon Berlin

Thorsten Merten (born December 4, 1963, in Ruhla) is a German actor. Thorsten Merten originally intended to become a journalist and initially worked as a trainee at the newspaper *Das Volk*. After completing his military service, he underwent acting training from 1986 to 1990 at the "Ernst Busch" Academy of Dramatic Arts in Berlin, where he attended the newly established cabaret department and graduated with a diploma in cabaret performance. This was followed by engagements at various theaters both at home and abroad, including the Théâtre Vidy in Lausanne, the Staatstheater Schwerin, the Maxim Gorki Theater Berlin, the Volksbühne Berlin, and the Deutsches Theater Berlin. For his stage work, he was awarded the Conrad Ekhof Prize in 1999. His notable stage roles include McMurphy in *One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest*, the Ghost in *Hamlet*, as well as roles in *Ivanov*, *Prometheus*, and *Sonnenallee*. In 2024, he played the role of operations manager Kuckuck in the operetta *Messeschlager Gisela* at the Komische Oper Berlin. Merten gained his first experience in front of the camera in 1992 in Andreas Dresen's film *Stilles Land*. He achieved his breakthrough in 2001 with the tragicomedy *Halbe Treppe* (Grill Point), also directed by Dresen. Since then, he has appeared regularly in both feature films and television productions. Merten also gained recognition through roles in *Wilsberg*, *Afrika, mon amour*, *Bella Block*, *Helen Dorn*, *Donna Leon*, and numerous episodes of *Tatort*. From 2013 to 2021, he played the role of precinct chief Stich in the Weimar-based *Tatort* series. Since 2009, he has portrayed Chief Inspector—later Police Commissioner—Martin Fichte in the ZDF series *Spreewaldkrimi*. He has also played lead roles in other productions, including *Silvi* and *Fremdkörper*. In 2021, he received the German Film Award for his supporting role in *Curveball – Wir machen die Wahrheit*. Furthermore, Merten came up with the idea for the Netflix series *Das letzte Wort*, in which he appeared alongside Anke Engelke.

Christopher Lloyd

Cast · Known for Back to the Future Part II, Nobody, Taxi

Christopher Allen Lloyd (born October 22, 1938) is an American actor. He has appeared in many theater productions, films, and on television since the 1960s. He is known for portraying Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown in the Back to the Future trilogy (1985–1990) and Jim Ignatowski in the comedy series Taxi (1978–1983), for which he won two Emmy Awards. Lloyd came to public attention in Northeastern theater productions during the 1960s and early 1970s, earning Drama Desk and Obie awards for his work. He made his cinematic debut in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) and went on to star as Commander Kruge in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), Professor Plum in Clue (1985), Judge Doom in Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), Uncle Fester in The Addams Family (1991) and its sequel Addams Family Values (1993), Switchblade Sam in Dennis the Menace (1993), Mr. Goodman in Piranha 3D (2010), Bill Crowley in I Am Not a Serial Killer (2016) and David Mansell in Nobody (2021). He earned a third Emmy for his 1992 guest appearance as Alistair Dimple in Road to Avonlea (1992), and won an Independent Spirit Award for his performance in Twenty Bucks (1993). He has done extensive voice work, including Merlock in DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp (1990), Grigori Rasputin in Anastasia (1997), the Hacker in the PBS Kids series Cyberchase (2002–present), which earned him Daytime Emmy nominations, and the Woodsman in the Cartoon Network miniseries Over the Garden Wall (2014).

Nick Wechsler

Cast · Known for Revenge

Samuel Nicholas Wechsler is an American actor in both TV and theater. He is known for his roles as Kyle Valenti on The WB teen drama series Roswell and Jack Porter on the ABC drama television series Revenge. He has went on to land recurring roles in such series as "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "Without a Trace" and "Vanished," as well as guest starring roles in "Chase," "Past Life," "The Sarah Connor Chronicles," "Crossing Jordan," "Cold Case," "Tru Calling," "Malcolm in the Middle" and in the made-for-television movie "Perfect Game." As a thespian truly dedicated to his craft, Nick has vast experience in theatre. His work on stage includes roles in stage productions of "Rebel Without a Cause," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Waiting for Godot," "Hansel and Gretel," "Pippin," "Asleep on the Wind," "Harvey," "You Can't Take it with You" and "The Actor's Nightmare."

Michael Berryman

Cast · Known for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Michael John Berryman (born September 4, 1948) is an American character actor. Berryman was born with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, a rare condition characterized by the absence of sweat glands, hair, and fingernails; his unusual physical appearance has allowed Berryman to make a career out of portraying characters in a number of cult films, horror films and B movies. He first came to prominence for his roles in Miloš Forman's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) and Wes Craven's The Hills Have Eyes (1977). He has appeared in a wide range of feature films and television series, including Star Trek, The X-Files, and Highway to Heaven, in which he portrayed Satan.

Wilmer Butler

Cinematographer · Known for Child's Play, Grease, Jaws

Wilmer Cable Butler (April 7, 1921 – April 5, 2023) was an American cinematographer who was known for his work on The Conversation (1974), Jaws (1975), and three Rocky sequels. Butler also completed One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) after Haskell Wexler was fired from the production, and was subsequently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography.

Philip Roth

Philip Roth (July 6, 1930 – July 15, 2002) was an American television and film actor. Roth appeared in over twenty television shows and movies beginning in 1961 with a small role in an episode of Tallahassee 7000. He had roles in several notable films of the early 1970s, such as What's Up, Doc? where he played 'Mr Jones', Catch-22 as 'Doctor', One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest as 'Woolsey', and Harry and Tonto as 'Vegas Gambler'. He also had roles in numerous smaller films as well as several TV shows such as The Monkees as 'Howard Needleman,' Tales from the Dark Side as 'Sam Larchmont/Wilson Farber' as well as Cagney and Lacey as 'Sullivan'.

Josip Elic

Cast · Known for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Josip Elic was born on March 10, 1921 in Butte, Montana, USA as Jr. Joseph Elich. He was an actor, known for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Black Rain (1989) and The Producers (1967). He died on October 21, 2019 in River Edge, New Jersey, USA

Nathan George

Cast · Known for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Nathan George (July 27, 1936 – March 3, 2017) was an American actor who was active from 1968 to 1997. He co-won a 1969 Obie Award with Ron O'Neal for Charles Gordone's Pulitzer Prize-winning play No Place to Be Somebody; this performance also received a Drama Desk Award. In film, George acted in Brubaker (1980), Klute (1971), Serpico (1973), Harsh Light (1997), his last film, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) and was one of the leads in Short Eyes (1977).

Carsten Hayes

Carsten is an actor and producer who graduated from The Oxford School of Drama in 2000, upon which he made his professional acting debut in a West End production of Noel Coward's "Semi Monde". He was raised bilingually by his British mother and German father, and during his youth they moved quite often. As a result, Carsten grew up experiencing a diverse range of countries such as Nigeria, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, India and Egypt to name a few. Quite often TV and cinema weren't readily available, and so school plays became a treasured experience. Notwithstanding his first role, where as a 6yr old he played a flying monkey in "The Wizard of Oz" complete with itchy woolen onesie in the Arabian heat, he relished each opportunity to act thereafter. The decision to pursue acting professionally originated as a fateful coincidence years later. Whilst at the University of St. Andrews, looking for a lecture, he stumbled into the casting for a student production for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest". He was encouraged to try out, got the part and his old passion was rekindled. Two plays and a few months later he applied to drama school, and thus began his professional career.

Pamela Roberts

Pamela Roberts is an actress whose range and commitment to character and her craft put her in a class of her own. She brings a level of warmth, integrity, reality and life to her work that is admirable. Pamela was born on December 8, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. At a young age she moved to Los Angeles with her parents; where her career in acting began. In the 1970s Pamela joined the Paul Robeson Players theatre touring company that led to an opportunity to perform at FESTAC (Festival of Black Art and Culture) in Lagos, Nigeria in 1977. While at FESTAC Pamela had the opportunity to meet the legendary Stevie Wonder who was also in attendance. Pamela has graced the stage playing some of the most powerful characters of our time. Her performances and talent put her on a par with legendary actresses who have stepped into those very same roles: Nurse Ratched (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest), Lena Younger (A Raisin in the Sun), Maggie Pollitt (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), Medea (Medea) and Mattie Williams (The River Niger). Pamela's strong theatre background led to a prolific career in both film and television. Through the 1980s she appeared in such popular television shows as Hill Street Blues (1985), Dynasty (1988) and L.A. Law (1989). In the 1990s and into the 2000s Pamela's career continued strong with guest appearances on Doogie Howser, M.D. (1991), E.R. (1996), Living Single (1996) and Gabriel's Fire (1990) in which Pamela had the opportunity to work along side legendary actor James Earl Jones. She also guest starred on the popular television show NYPD Blue (2004) and Joan of Arcadia (2004). In 2002 Pamela landed a role in the science fiction movie Minority Report from director Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Cruise and Colin Farrell. As an actress, working under the directorship of Mr. Spielberg, was a memorable learning experience for Pamela. Recently, Pamela was cast in the heartwarming short film Pacific Edge (2014) starring seven-time Emmy Award winner Ed Asner (The Mary Tyler Moore Show) and three-time Emmy Award winner Barbara Bain (Mission Impossible). Pamela lives in Los Angles with her husband, actor Michael D. Roberts, and their 2 children.

Conor Gomez

Conor Gomez is an Actor looking to expand his career in professional film, television and theatre productions. Conor was born on February 13th at Lakeshore General Hospital in Pointe-Claire Quebec, Canada. But before he turned 9-years-old he moved to Mississauga, Ontario - Meadowvale to be precise. Towards the end of high school Conor started to get involved with a friends theatre company, Over the Edge Theatre Productions- he first performed on stage as 'Billy Bibbit' in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'. In the few years that followed Conor continued to Act in plays. He played the part of Andrew in 'Beyond Therapy' and played 'Mark' in two productions of 'Popular', Over the Edge Theatre Productions original play. In between the plays, school and other life practices of being a teenager, Conor started acting in some short films and he even played a small part in the Independent Feature Film 'Sons of Shadow', directed by Tyler Williams. In Early January 2007 Conor packed his two bags and boarded a plane in Mississauga, Ontario destined for Los Angeles, California- a bit cliche. Conor enrolled himself in the 2 year Meisner Technique acting program at the Joanne Baron/DW Brown Acting Studio in Santa Monica. Conor's time in LA was mainly focused on his various classes, but he still found the time to act in short films and even a couple Sci Fi channel feature films. He also began collaborating with Dustin Harnish, a talented actor and his good friend- the two began writing/directing their own Sketch Comedy for YouTube. Upon graduating from the Baron/Brown Studio's in late 2008 Conor had to return back to Canada, except he decided to stay on the west coast and landed in Vancouver, British Columbia. Since being in Vancouver Conor has tried to act in anything he can get his hands on. He made his first film within weeks of arriving in town, he was cast by Graham/Nelson Talbot in their winter western 'The Big Draw'. While making the Big Draw he also met David McDonald. Conor has since continued to work with the three talented, award winning film makers on a variety of projects ranging from commercials and film to sketch comedy. In 2010 Conor played 'Jan Warwick' in the Metro Theatres Production of Agatha Christie's 'The Unexpected Guest'. Conor is always eager to find new projects and talented people to not only work with, but to learn from. Recently he became involved with the award winning sketch comedy youtube channel MegaSteackMan (with over 9,000,000 views) and has acted in several of their productions.