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Nichelle Nichols

35 movies · 14 TV shows

Known for
Acting
Born
Dec 28, 1932
Died
Jul 30, 2022 (age 89)
Place of birth
Robbins, Illinois, USA
Also known as
Grace Dell Nichols

Biography

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 character was eventually promoted in Starfleet to the rank of commander. In 2006, she added executive producer to her résumé.

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Nichelle Nichols: movies and TV shows

Acting (49)

Talk shows and appearances (37)