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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 Star Trek Renegades OMINARA

Star Trek Renegades OMINARA

Nichelle Nichols was 88 in Star Trek Renegades OMINARA as 'Ominara'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 04 2021

Poster of Woman in Motion

Woman in Motion

Nichelle Nichols was 88 in Woman in Motion as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 08 2020

Poster of Unbelievable!!!!!

Unbelievable!!!!!

Nichelle Nichols was 87 in Unbelievable!!!!! as 'Sensei'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 2020

Poster of Surge of Dawn

Nichelle Nichols was 86 in Surge of Dawn as 'Omen'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 2019

Poster of American Nightmares

American Nightmares

Nichelle Nichols was 85 in American Nightmares as 'Mystic Woman'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 11 2018

Poster of United We Fan

Nichelle Nichols was 85 in United We Fan as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 2018

Poster of The White Orchid

The White Orchid

Nichelle Nichols was 85 in The White Orchid as 'Teresa'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2016

Poster of Building Star Trek

Building Star Trek

Nichelle Nichols was 83 in Building Star Trek as 'Herself'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 14 2016

Poster of The Order

Nichelle Nichols was 83 in The Order as 'Athena'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 12 2016

Poster of Roddenberry's Trek

Roddenberry's Trek

Nichelle Nichols was 82 in Roddenberry's Trek as 'herself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 2015

Poster of To Be Takei

Nichelle Nichols was 81 in To Be Takei as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 2014

Poster of Get a Life!

Nichelle Nichols was 79 in Get a Life! as 'Herself'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 09 2009

Poster of Tru Loved

Nichelle Nichols was 75 in Tru Loved as 'Grandmother'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 2008

Poster of The Torturer

Nichelle Nichols was 75 in The Torturer

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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

Movie Released: 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

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

Poster of Roddenberry on Patrol

Roddenberry on Patrol

Nichelle Nichols was 70 in Roddenberry on Patrol as 'Grace'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 2003

Poster of Snow Dogs

Nichelle Nichols was 69 in Snow Dogs as 'Amelia'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 1998

Poster of Trekkies

Nichelle Nichols was 64 in Trekkies as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1996

Poster of Star Trek Story

Star Trek Story

Nichelle Nichols was 63 in Star Trek Story as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 08 1993

Poster of Black Sci-Fi

Nichelle Nichols was 59 in Black Sci-Fi as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 08 1992

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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 1986

Poster of The Supernaturals

The Supernaturals

Nichelle Nichols was 53 in The Supernaturals as 'Sgt. Leona Hawkins'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1986

Poster of Super Duper Bloopers

Super Duper Bloopers

Nichelle Nichols was 53 in Super Duper Bloopers as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986

Poster of Star Trek: The Menagerie

Star Trek: The Menagerie

Nichelle Nichols was 52 in Star Trek: The Menagerie as 'Nyota Uhura'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985

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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1984

Poster of Antony and Cleopatra

Antony and Cleopatra

Nichelle Nichols was 50 in Antony and Cleopatra as 'Charmain'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1979

Poster of Woman in the Rain

Woman in the Rain

Nichelle Nichols was 43 in Woman in the Rain as 'Singer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1976

Poster of Truck Turner

Nichelle Nichols was 41 in Truck Turner as 'Dorinda'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 10 1967

Poster of Mister Buddwing

Mister Buddwing

Nichelle Nichols was 33 in Mister Buddwing as 'Dice Player'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1966

Poster of Made in Paris

Nichelle Nichols was 33 in Made in Paris as 'Eleanor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 09 1966

Poster of Porgy and Bess

Nichelle Nichols was 26 in Porgy and Bess as 'Dancer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1959

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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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'.

TV Show Released: 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)'.

TV Show Released: 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)'.

TV Show Released: 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)'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 26 2018

Poster of Downward Dog

Nichelle Nichols was 84+ in Downward Dog as 'Deejay Devine'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 19 2014

Poster of Comic Book Men

Nichelle Nichols was 79+ in Comic Book Men as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 12 2012

Poster of Heroes

Nichelle Nichols was 73+ in Heroes as 'Nana Dawson'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 2000

Poster of Futurama

Nichelle Nichols was 66+ in Futurama as 'Nichelle Nichols' Head (voice)'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 05 1995

Poster of Spider-Man

Nichelle Nichols was 61+ in Spider-Man as 'Miriam (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 19 1994

Poster of Gargoyles

Nichelle Nichols was 61+ in Gargoyles as 'Diane Maza (voice)'.

TV Show Released: 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)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992

Poster of The Simpsons

Nichelle Nichols was 56+ in The Simpsons as 'Nichelle Nichols (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

Poster of Star Trek

Nichelle Nichols was 40+ in Star Trek as 'Uhura (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1973

Poster of Star Trek

Nichelle Nichols was 33+ in Star Trek as 'Uhura'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1966

Poster of The Lieutenant

Nichelle Nichols was 30+ in The Lieutenant as 'Norma Bartlett'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1963