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Nichelle Nichols

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Dec 28 1932
Birthplace: Robbins, Illinois, USA

Death: Sat, Jul 30 2022
Nichelle Nichols is 89 years old
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Poster of Woman in Motion
Woman in Motion
Nichelle Nichols was
88 in Woman in Motion
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 02 2021
Poster of Star Trek: First Frontier
Star Trek: First Frontier
Nichelle Nichols was
87 in Star Trek: First Frontier
as 'Nyota Uhura'.
Tue, Sep 08 2020
Poster of Unbelievable!!!!!
Unbelievable!!!!!
Nichelle Nichols was
87 in Unbelievable!!!!!
as 'Sensei'.
Sat, Aug 01 2020
Poster of Surge of Dawn
Surge of Dawn
Nichelle Nichols was
86 in Surge of Dawn
as 'Omen'.
Sat, Aug 10 2019
Poster of American Nightmares
American Nightmares
Nichelle Nichols was
85 in American Nightmares
as 'Mystic Woman'.
Thu, Oct 11 2018
Poster of United We Fan
United We Fan
Nichelle Nichols was
85 in United We Fan
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 28 2018
Poster of The White Orchid
The White Orchid
Nichelle Nichols was
85 in The White Orchid
as 'Teresa'.
Thu, Feb 01 2018
Poster of Sharknado 5: Global Swarming
Sharknado 5: Global Swarming
Nichelle Nichols was
84 in Sharknado 5: Global Swarming
as 'Secretary General of NATO'.
Sun, Aug 06 2017
Poster of Renegades: The Requiem: Part 1
Renegades: The Requiem: Part 1
Nichelle Nichols was
84 in Renegades: The Requiem: Part 1
as 'Admiral Grace Jemison'.
Thu, Feb 02 2017
Poster of Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
Nichelle Nichols was
83 in Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 05 2016
Poster of For the Love of Spock
For the Love of Spock
Nichelle Nichols was
83 in For the Love of Spock
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 09 2016
Poster of Building Star Trek
Building Star Trek
Nichelle Nichols was
83 in Building Star Trek
as 'Herself'.
Sun, Sep 04 2016
Poster of 50 Years of Star Trek
50 Years of Star Trek
Nichelle Nichols was
83 in 50 Years of Star Trek
as 'Self'.
Sun, Aug 14 2016
Poster of The Order
The Order
Nichelle Nichols was
83 in The Order
as 'Athena'.
Tue, Jul 12 2016
Poster of Roddenberry's Trek
Roddenberry's Trek
Nichelle Nichols was
82 in Roddenberry's Trek
as 'herself'.
Fri, Jun 05 2015
Poster of To Be Takei
To Be Takei
Nichelle Nichols was
81 in To Be Takei
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 22 2014
Poster of Get a Life!
Get a Life!
Nichelle Nichols was
79 in Get a Life!
as 'Herself'.
Sat, Jul 28 2012
Poster of Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster
Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster
Nichelle Nichols was
77 in Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster
as 'Senator'.
Sat, Oct 16 2010
Poster of Bring Back... Star Trek
Bring Back... Star Trek
Nichelle Nichols was
76 in Bring Back... Star Trek
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 09 2009
Poster of Tru Loved
Tru Loved
Nichelle Nichols was
75 in Tru Loved
as 'Grandmother'.
Wed, Feb 27 2008
Poster of Lady Magdalene's
Lady Magdalene's
Nichelle Nichols was
75 in Lady Magdalene's
as 'Lady Magdalene / Maggie, Singer'.
Sat, Feb 02 2008
Poster of The Torturer
The Torturer
Nichelle Nichols was
75 in The Torturer
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Star Trek: Of Gods and Men
Star Trek: Of Gods and Men
Nichelle Nichols was
74 in Star Trek: Of Gods and Men
as 'Captain Nyota Uhura'.
Sat, Dec 22 2007
Poster of Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier
Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier
Nichelle Nichols was
74 in Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier
as 'Self'.
Mon, Feb 19 2007
Poster of Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
Nichelle Nichols was
73 in Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
as 'Self - Roaster'.
Sun, Aug 20 2006
Poster of 40 Years of Star Trek
40 Years of Star Trek
Nichelle Nichols was
73 in 40 Years of Star Trek
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Are We There Yet?
Are We There Yet?
Nichelle Nichols was
72 in Are We There Yet?
as 'Miss Mable'.
Thu, Jan 20 2005
Poster of Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes
Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes
Nichelle Nichols was
72 in Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes
as 'Oman'.
Tue, Jan 04 2005
Poster of Kiss 'N' Tell: Romance in the 23rd Century
Kiss 'N' Tell: Romance in the 23rd Century
Nichelle Nichols was
71 in Kiss 'N' Tell: Romance in the 23rd Century
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Birth of a Timeless Legacy
Birth of a Timeless Legacy
Nichelle Nichols was
71 in Birth of a Timeless Legacy
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Roddenberry on Patrol
Roddenberry on Patrol
Nichelle Nichols was
70 in Roddenberry on Patrol
as 'Grace'.
Sat, Nov 22 2003
Poster of Snow Dogs
Snow Dogs
Nichelle Nichols was
69 in Snow Dogs
as 'Amelia'.
Fri, Jan 18 2002
Poster of Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood
Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood
Nichelle Nichols was
65 in Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 10 1998
Poster of Trekkies
Trekkies
Nichelle Nichols was
64 in Trekkies
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 18 1997
Poster of The Last Angel of History
The Last Angel of History
Nichelle Nichols was
63 in The Last Angel of History
as 'Self'.
Wed, Sep 11 1996
Poster of Star Trek Story
Star Trek Story
Nichelle Nichols was
63 in Star Trek Story
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space
The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space
Nichelle Nichols was
62 in The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space
as 'Sagan'.
Fri, Dec 01 1995
Poster of William Shatner's Star Trek Memories
William Shatner's Star Trek Memories
Nichelle Nichols was
62 in William Shatner's Star Trek Memories
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of William Shatner: Captain's Log
William Shatner: Captain's Log
Nichelle Nichols was
61 in William Shatner: Captain's Log
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 30 1994
Poster of Star Trek: A Captain's Log
Star Trek: A Captain's Log
Nichelle Nichols was
61 in Star Trek: A Captain's Log
as 'Herself'.
Wed, Nov 30 1994
Poster of Commander Toad in Space
Commander Toad in Space
Nichelle Nichols was
60 in Commander Toad in Space
as 'SS Stella (voice)'.
Sat, May 08 1993
Poster of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
Nichelle Nichols was
58 in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
as 'Cmdr. Uhura'.
Fri, Dec 06 1991
Poster of Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special
Nichelle Nichols was
58 in Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 28 1991
Poster of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
Nichelle Nichols was
56 in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
as 'Cmdr. Uhura'.
Fri, Jun 09 1989
Poster of The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
Nichelle Nichols was
55 in The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 03 1988
Poster of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Nichelle Nichols was
53 in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
as 'Uhura'.
Wed, Nov 26 1986
Poster of The Supernaturals
The Supernaturals
Nichelle Nichols was
53 in The Supernaturals
as 'Sgt. Leona Hawkins'.
Fri, May 09 1986
Poster of Super Duper Bloopers
Super Duper Bloopers
Nichelle Nichols was
53 in Super Duper Bloopers
as 'Herself'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
Nichelle Nichols was
51 in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
as 'Cmdr. Uhura'.
Fri, Jun 01 1984
Poster of Antony and Cleopatra
Antony and Cleopatra
Nichelle Nichols was
50 in Antony and Cleopatra
as 'Charmain'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Nichelle Nichols was
49 in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
as 'Cmdr. Uhura'.
Fri, Jun 04 1982
Poster of Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Nichelle Nichols was
46 in Star Trek: The Motion Picture
as 'Lt. Cmdr. Uhura'.
Fri, Dec 07 1979
Poster of Truck Turner
Truck Turner
Nichelle Nichols was
41 in Truck Turner
as 'Dorinda'.
Wed, Jun 26 1974
Poster of Tarzan's Deadly Silence
Tarzan's Deadly Silence
Nichelle Nichols was
37 in Tarzan's Deadly Silence
as 'Ruana'.
Fri, Jul 03 1970
Poster of Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion
Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion
Nichelle Nichols was
34 in Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion
as 'Ruana'.
Wed, Sep 06 1967
Poster of Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
Nichelle Nichols was
34 in Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
as 'Jenny Ribbock'.
Wed, May 10 1967
Poster of Mister Buddwing
Mister Buddwing
Nichelle Nichols was
33 in Mister Buddwing
as 'Dice Player'.
Fri, Jul 15 1966
Poster of Made in Paris
Made in Paris
Nichelle Nichols was
33 in Made in Paris
as 'Eleanor'.
Wed, Feb 09 1966
Poster of Porgy and Bess
Porgy and Bess
Nichelle Nichols was
26 in Porgy and Bess
as 'Dancer'.
Wed, Jun 24 1959
Poster of Woman in the Rain
Woman in the Rain
Nichelle Nichols will be
89+ in Woman in the Rain
as 'Singer'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
Nichelle Nichols was
88+ in The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 05 2021
Poster of Star Trek: Prodigy
Star Trek: Prodigy
Nichelle Nichols was
88+ in Star Trek: Prodigy
as 'Uhura (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 28 2021
Poster of Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults
Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults
Nichelle Nichols was
87+ in Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults
as 'Self - Sister of Member (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 03 2020
Poster of Challenger: The Final Flight
Challenger: The Final Flight
Nichelle Nichols was
87+ in Challenger: The Final Flight
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 2020
Poster of One Strange Rock
One Strange Rock
Nichelle Nichols was
85+ in One Strange Rock
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 26 2018
Poster of Downward Dog
Downward Dog
Nichelle Nichols was
84+ in Downward Dog
as 'Deejay Devine'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 17 2017
Poster of The Real History of Science Fiction
The Real History of Science Fiction
Nichelle Nichols was
81+ in The Real History of Science Fiction
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 19 2014
Poster of Comic Book Men
Comic Book Men
Nichelle Nichols was
79+ in Comic Book Men
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 12 2012
Poster of Heroes
Heroes
Nichelle Nichols was
73+ in Heroes
as 'Nana Dawson'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2006
Poster of Comedy Central Roasts
Comedy Central Roasts
Nichelle Nichols was
70+ in Comedy Central Roasts
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 10 2003
Poster of After They Were Famous
After They Were Famous
Nichelle Nichols was
69+ in After They Were Famous
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 2002
Poster of Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Nichelle Nichols was
67+ in Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
as 'Chief (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 2000
Poster of Futurama
Futurama
Nichelle Nichols was
66+ in Futurama
as 'Nichelle Nichols' Head (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 28 1999
Poster of Die Harald Schmidt Show
Die Harald Schmidt Show
Nichelle Nichols was
62+ in Die Harald Schmidt Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 05 1995
Poster of Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Nichelle Nichols was
61+ in Spider-Man
as 'Miriam (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 19 1994
Poster of Gargoyles
Gargoyles
Nichelle Nichols was
61+ in Gargoyles
as 'Diane Maza (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 1994
Poster of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
Nichelle Nichols was
59+ in Batman: The Animated Series
as 'Thoth Khepera (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Nichelle Nichols was
56+ in The Simpsons
as 'Nichelle Nichols (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Star Trek
Star Trek
Nichelle Nichols was
40+ in Star Trek
as 'Uhura (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1973
Poster of Star Trek
Star Trek
Nichelle Nichols was
33+ in Star Trek
as 'Uhura'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of Goldene Kamera Verleihung
Goldene Kamera Verleihung
Nichelle Nichols was
33+ in Goldene Kamera Verleihung
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1966
Poster of The Lieutenant
The Lieutenant
Nichelle Nichols was
30+ in The Lieutenant
as 'Norma Bartlett'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1963