Quick Facts
Born:
1932-12-28
Birthplace:
Robbins, Illinois, USA
Credits:
90 Total Roles
Nichelle Nichols
Acting
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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 Simpsons
Nichelle Nichols (voice)
Futurama
Nichelle Nichols' Head (voice)
Heroes
Nana Dawson
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Cmdr. Uhura
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Lt. Cmdr. Uhura
Batman: The Animated Series
Thoth Khepera (voice)
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Cmdr. Uhura
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
Cmdr. Uhura
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies MOVIE | Self - (archive footage) |
| 2021 | Star Trek Renegades OMINARA MOVIE | Ominara |
| 2021 | The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek TV | Self |
| 2021 | Star Trek: Prodigy TV | Uhura (voice) |
| 2021 | Woman in Motion MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults TV | Self - Sister of Member (archive footage) |
| 2020 | Challenger: The Final Flight TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 2020 | Star Trek: First Frontier MOVIE | Nyota Uhura |
| 2020 | Unbelievable!!!!! MOVIE | Sensei |
| 2019 | Surge of Dawn MOVIE | Omen |