Acting
Nichelle Nichols
EN cinema · 64 credits
Born
28 December 1932
Died
30 July 2022 (aged 89)
Birthplace
Robbins, Illinois, USA
Also known as Grace Dell Nichols
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.
Known for
Filmography
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies
as Self - (archive footage)
Woman in Motion
as Self
Unbelievable!!!!!
as Sensei
United We Fan
as Self
The White Orchid
as Teresa
American Nightmares
as Mystic Woman
Sharknado 5: Global Swarming
as Secretary General of NATO
Building Star Trek
as Herself
The Order
as Athena
Roddenberry's Trek
as herself
To Be Takei
as Self
Get a Life!
as Self
Lady Magdalene's
2008
Lady Magdalene's
as Lady Magdalene / Maggie, Singer
Tru Loved
as Grandmother
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
as Self - Roaster
Are We There Yet?
as Miss Mable
Snow Dogs
as Amelia
Trekkies
as Self
Star Trek Story
as Self
Commander Toad in Space
as SS Stella (voice)
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
as Cmdr. Uhuru
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
as Cmdr. Uhura
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
as Cmdr. Uhura
The Supernaturals
as Sgt. Leona Hawkins
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
as Cmdr. Uhura
Antony and Cleopatra
as Charmain
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
as Cmdr. Uhura
Truck Turner
as Dorinda
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
as Jenny Ribbock
Space Seed
as Uhura
Mister Buddwing
as Dice Player
Made in Paris
as Eleanor
Porgy and Bess
as Dancer