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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.
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 and movies, and received awards and honors for her work and activism.
Aug 1, 2022 · Nichols broke barriers as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the 1960s sci-fi TV series, becoming one of the first black women in authority on US TV. She also inspired women and minorities to join Nasa's Space programme and worked with Martin Luther King Jr.
Aug 1, 2022 · American actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role in 1960s sci-fi TV series Star Trek, has died aged 89. Nichols broke barriers in her role as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the series,...
Jul 31, 2022 · Nichelle Nichols, who broke a major race barrier as the star of the 1960s sci-fi series Star Trek, has died. She was 89. Nichols' death was confirmed by her talent manager and business...
Nichelle Nichols was one of 10 children born to parents Lishia and Samuel Nichols in Robbins, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. She was a singer and dancer before turning to acting and finding fame in her groundbreaking role of Lt. Nyota Uhura in the Star Trek (1966) series.
Jul 31, 2022 · Nichelle Nichols, who made history and earned the admiration of Martin Luther King Jr. for her portrayal of communications officer Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek, has died. She was 89.
