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Nichelle Nichols (/ n ɪ ˈ ʃ ɛ l / nish-EL; born Grace Dell Nichols; December 28, 1932 – July 30, 2022) was an American actress, singer and dancer whose portrayal of Uhura in Star Trek and its film sequels was groundbreaking for African American actresses on American television.
Jul 31, 2022 · A look back at the trailblazing life of Nichelle Nichols. See More Videos. CNN — Actress and singer Nichelle Nichols, best known for her groundbreaking portrayal of Lt. Nyota Uhura in “Star...
Nichelle Nichols was a singer, dancer and actress who played Lt. Nyota Uhura in Star Trek (1966) and its films. She also appeared in other TV shows, movies and stage plays, and received awards and honors for her work and activism.
- Actress, Producer, Additional Crew
- December 28, 1932
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- July 30, 2022
Jul 31, 2022 · Nichelle Nichols, the actress revered by “Star Trek” fans for her role as Lieutenant Uhura, the communications officer on the starship U.S.S. Enterprise, died on Saturday in Silver City, N.M. She...
Jul 31, 2022 · Nichelle Nichols, the groundbreaking actor who played Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on the original "Star Trek" series, has died. She was 89. Nichols' death was confirmed on Sunday by her son, Kyle...
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Jul 31, 2022 · Nichelle Nichols, who played communications officer Lt Nyota Uhura on the original Star Trek series and helped to create a new era for television in the 1960s, has died in New Mexico at the age...
Jul 31, 2022 · The actress, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood, passed away on Saturday in New Mexico. She was praised by Martin Luther King Jr. for her role and shared an interracial kiss with William Shatner on the show.