Nichelle Nichols
Born December 28, 1932 (Age: 93)
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Robbins, Illinois, USA
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.
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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Filmography
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies
2022
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as Self - (archive footage)
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Age: 89
Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster
2010
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as Senator
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Age: 77
Star Trek: Of Gods and Men
2007
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as Captain Nyota Uhura
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Age: 74
Are We There Yet?
2005
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as Miss Mable
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Age: 72
Snow Dogs
2002
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as Amelia
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Age: 69
Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood
1998
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as Self
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Age: 65
Star Trek Story
1996
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as Self
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Age: 63
Black Sci-Fi
1992
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as Self
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Age: 59
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
1991
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as Cmdr. Uhuru
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Age: 58
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
1989
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as Cmdr. Uhura
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Age: 56
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
1986
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as Cmdr. Uhura
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Age: 53
Super Duper Bloopers
1986
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as Self
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Age: 53
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
1984
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as Cmdr. Uhura
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Age: 51
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
1982
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as Cmdr. Uhura
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Age: 49
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
1979
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as Lt. Cmdr. Uhura
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Age: 46
Star Trek: The Menagerie
1966
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as Uhura
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Age: 33
Porgy and Bess
1959
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as Dancer
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Age: 26