
Nichelle Nichols
Acting
Born: December 28, 1932
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.
Also Known As
- Grace Dell Nichols
Known For

December 17, 1989

March 28, 1999

September 25, 2006

June 04, 1982

December 07, 1979

September 05, 1992

November 26, 1986

June 01, 1984

September 08, 1966

December 06, 1991

June 09, 1989

November 19, 1994