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Nichelle Nichols

Nichelle Nichols

Actor · born 28 December 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.

Where to start: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982).

As actor 58

TV shows 13

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Nichelle Nichols movie?

By viewer score, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) at 7.5/10.

What are Nichelle Nichols’s most popular movies?

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.

How many movies has Nichelle Nichols made?

58 films on TMDB, 58 as actor.

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