Nichelle Nichols
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Nichelle Nichols

Nichelle Nichols

December 28, 1932 — 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 character was eventually promoted in Starfleet to the rank of commander. In 2006, she added executive producer to her résumé.

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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

1982

Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Star Trek: The Motion Picture

1979

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

1986

Star Trek

Star Trek

1966

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

1984

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

1991

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

1989

Snow Dogs

Snow Dogs

2002