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Nichelle Nichols
AKA: Grace Dell Nichols
Acting
Born: 1932
Robbins, Illinois, USA
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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.
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.
Known For
The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
Self
2021 · US
Star Trek: Prodigy
Uhura (voice)
2021 · US
Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults
Self - Sister of Member (archive footage)
2020 · US
Challenger: The Final Flight
Self (archive footage)
2020 · US
One Strange Rock
Self
2018 · US
Downward Dog
Deejay Devine
2017 · US
The Real History of Science Fiction
Self
2014 · US
Comic Book Men
Self
2012 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek | 2021 | Self |
| Star Trek: Prodigy | 2021 | Uhura (voice) |
| Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults | 2020 | Self - Sister of Member (archive footage) |
| Challenger: The Final Flight | 2020 | Self (archive footage) |
| One Strange Rock | 2018 | Self |
| Downward Dog | 2017 | Deejay Devine |
| The Real History of Science Fiction | 2014 | Self |
| Comic Book Men | 2012 | Self |
| Comedy Central Roasts | 2003 | Self |
| After They Were Famous | 2002 | Self |
| Buzz Lightyear of Star Command | 2000 | Chief (voice) |
| Futurama | 1999 | Nichelle Nichols' Head (voice) |
| Die Harald Schmidt Show | 1995 | Self - Guest |
| Spider-Man | 1994 | Miriam (voice) |
| Gargoyles | 1994 | Diane Maza (voice) |
| Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | 1993 | Lt. Uhura |
| The Simpsons | 1989 | Nichelle Nichols (voice) |
| Goldene Kamera | 1984 | Self |
| Star Trek | 1973 | Uhura (voice) |
| The Lieutenant | 1963 | Norma Bartlett |