Nichelle Nichols
Also known as Grace Nichols
American actress (1932–2022)
Person · Open Library
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- Star Trek - The Original Series, Vol. 3, Episodes 6 & 7
- Saturna's quest
- Saturn's child
- UC Beyond Uhura
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Film & TV
Acting · Robbins, Illinois, USA
Nichelle Nichols (born Grace Dell Nichols; December 28, 1932 - July 30, 2022) was an American actress, singer and voice artist. She sang with Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton before turning to acting. Her most famous role is that of communications officer Lieutenant Uhura aboard the USS Enterprise in the popular Star Trek television series, as well as the succeeding motion pictures, where her…
Known for
- Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies — Self - (archive footage)2022
- Woman in Motion — Self2021
- Star Trek Renegades OMINARA — Ominara2021
- The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek — Self2021
- Star Trek: Prodigy — Uhura (voice)2021
- Star Trek: First Frontier — Nyota Uhura2020
- Unbelievable!!!!! — Sensei2020
Article
Grace Dell "Nichelle" Nichols (/nɪˈʃɛl/ nish-EL; December 28, 1932 – July 30, 2022) was an American actress, singer and dancer whose portrayal of Uhura in Star Trek and its film sequels was groundbreaking for African American actresses on American television. From 1977 to 2015, she volunteered her time to promote NASA's programs and recruit diverse astronauts, including some of the first female and ethnic minority astronauts.
Born in the Chicago suburb of Robbins, she trained in dance, and began her career as a dancer, singer and model in Chicago. As an actor, she appeared on stage, in television and in film.
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