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Nichelle Nichols

  • Birthplace: Robbins, Illinois, United States
  • Birthday: December 28, 1932

Dynamic, sinuous African-American character actor and singer who has become almost exclusively identified with her role as the intelligent, loyal, Swahili-born Lieutenant Uhura, communications officer aboard the starship Enterprise on the TV and feature film fantasy fanfest, "Star Trek". Discovered by Duke Ellington in her mid-teens, she toured with both Ellington and Lionel Hampton as a lead singer and dancer, which led to bit parts in Hollywood musicals such as "Porgy & Bess" (1959).

After Gene Roddenberry cast her in …more

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  • 2005

    Appeared in the comedy "Are We There Yet?" which starred Ice Cube

  • 2002

    Had supporting role as the mother of a dogsled racer (played by Cuba Gooding Jr) in "Snow Dogs"

  • 1986

    Portrayed a leading role in the feature film, "The Supernaturals"

  • 1979

    First reprised the role of Lt. Uhura in features with "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" and five subsequent sequels through "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" (1991)

  • 1967 to 1969

    Played featured role of Lt. Uhura on NBC science-fiction series, "Star Trek"

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