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
Star Trek Renegades OMINARA
2021
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as Ominara
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Age: 88
Star Trek: Renegades
2015
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as Admiral Grace Jemison
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Age: 82
Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster
2010
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as Senator
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Age: 77
No Image
Bring Back... Star Trek
2009
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as Self
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Age: 76
Star Trek: Of Gods and Men
2007
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as Captain Nyota Uhura
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Age: 74
Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier
2007
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as Self
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Age: 74
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
2006
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as Self - Roaster
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Age: 73
40 Years of Star Trek
2006
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as Self
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Age: 73
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
Trekkies
1997
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as Self
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Age: 64
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
1996
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as Self
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Age: 63
The Last Angel of History
1996
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as Self
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Age: 63
Star Trek Story
1996
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as Self
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Age: 63
William Shatner's Star Trek Memories
1996
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as Self
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Age: 63
Commander Toad in Space
1993
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as SS Stella (voice)
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Age: 60
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: 25th Anniversary Special
1991
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as Self
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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
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
1988
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as Self
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Age: 55
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
No Image
Woman in the Rain
1976
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as Singer
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Age: 43
Truck Turner
1974
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as Dorinda
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Age: 41
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