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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
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
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
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
To Be Takei
Nichelle Nichols was 81 in To Be Takei as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 2014
Poster of Get a Life!
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
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
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
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
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
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 'Herself'.
Movie Released: 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'.
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
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
Made in Paris
Nichelle Nichols was 33 in Made in Paris as 'Eleanor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 09 1966
Poster of Porgy and Bess
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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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'.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Lieutenant
Nichelle Nichols was 30+ in The Lieutenant as 'Norma Bartlett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1963