Nichelle Nichols
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 28, 1932 in Robbins, Illinois, USA
- Died
- July 30, 2022
- Active Years
- 1959–2022 (64 Years)
- Total Credits
- 87 credits in database
Biography
Nichelle Nichols was born Grace Dell Nichols on December 28, 1932, in Robbins, Illinois, and died on July 30, 2022, at the age of 89. She was an American actress, singer, and voice artist. Before turning to acting, she sang with Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton. 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. Her career included 87 known credits in acting on the Movie Database.
Career overview
Nichelle Nichols was born Grace Dell Nichols on December 28, 1932, in Robbins, Illinois, and passed away on July 30, 2022, at the age of 89. Before turning to acting, she sang with Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton. Her career encompassed 87 known credits as an actress, singer, and voice artist.
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 resume.
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87 titles- Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies (2022) as Self - (archive footage)
- Star Trek: Prodigy (2021) as Uhura (voice)
- The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek (2021) as Self
- Woman in Motion (2021) as Self
- Challenger: The Final Flight (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults (2020) as Self - Sister of Member (archive footage)
- Unbelievable!!!!! (2020) as Sensei
- Star Trek: First Frontier (2020) as Nyota Uhura
- Surge of Dawn (2019) as Omen
- One Strange Rock (2018) as Self
- The White Orchid (2018) as Teresa
- United We Fan (2018) as Self
- American Nightmares (2018) as Mystic Woman
- Downward Dog (2017) as Deejay Devine
- Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017) as Secretary General of NATO
- For the Love of Spock (2016) as Self
- 50 Years of Star Trek (2016) as Self
- The Order (2016) as Athena
- Star Trek: The Original Series – The Roddenberry Vault (2016)
- Building Star Trek (2016) as Herself
- Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault (2016) as Self
- Star Trek: Renegades (2015) as Admiral Grace Jemison
- Roddenberry's Trek (2015) as herself
- The Real History of Science Fiction (2014) as Self
- To Be Takei (2014) as Self
- Comic Book Men (2012) as Self
- Get a Life! (2012) as Self
- Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster (2010) as Senator
- Bring Back... Star Trek (2009) as Self
- Tru Loved (2008) as Grandmother
- The Torturer (2008)
- Lady Magdalene's (2008) as Lady Magdalene / Maggie, Singer
- Star Trek: Of Gods and Men (2007) as Captain Nyota Uhura
- Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier (2007) as Self
- Heroes (2006) as Nana Dawson
- 40 Years of Star Trek (2006) as Self
- Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner (2006) as Self - Roaster
- Are We There Yet? (2005) as Miss Mable
- Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes (2005) as Oman
- Birth of a Timeless Legacy (2004)
- Kiss 'N' Tell: Romance in the 23rd Century (2004)
- Comedy Central Roasts (2003) as Self
- Roddenberry on Patrol (2003) as Grace
- Snow Dogs (2002) as Amelia
- After They Were Famous (2002) as Self
- Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000) as Chief (voice)
- Futurama (1999) as Nichelle Nichols' Head (voice)
- Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood (1998) as Self
- Trekkies (1997) as Self
- Star Trek Story (1996) as Self
- Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond (1996) as Self
- William Shatner's Star Trek Memories (1996) as Self
- The Last Angel of History (1996) as Self
- Die Harald Schmidt Show (1995) as Self - Guest
- The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space (1995) as Sagan
- Spider-Man (1994) as Miriam (voice)
- Gargoyles (1994) as Diane Maza (voice)
- Star Trek: A Captain's Log (1994) as Self
- William Shatner: Captain's Log (1994) as Self
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Lt. Uhura
- Commander Toad in Space (1993) as SS Stella (voice)
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Thoth Khepera (voice)
- Black Sci-Fi (1992) as Self
- Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) as Cmdr. Uhuru
- Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special (1991) as Self
- The Simpsons (1989) as Nichelle Nichols (voice)
- Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) as Cmdr. Uhura
- The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next (1988) as Self
- Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) as Cmdr. Uhura
- The Supernaturals (1986) as Sgt. Leona Hawkins
- Super Duper Bloopers (1986) as Self
- Goldene Kamera (1984) as Self
- Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) as Cmdr. Uhura
- Antony and Cleopatra (1983) as Charmain
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) as Cmdr. Uhura
- Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) as Lt. Cmdr. Uhura
- Woman in the Rain (1976) as Singer
- Truck Turner (1974) as Dorinda
- Star Trek (1973) as Uhura (voice)
- Tarzan's Deadly Silence (1970) as Ruana
- Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding! (1967) as Jenny Ribbock
- Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion (1967) as Ruana
- Star Trek (1966) as Uhura
- Made in Paris (1966) as Eleanor
- Mister Buddwing (1966) as Dice Player
- The Lieutenant (1963) as Norma Bartlett
- Porgy and Bess (1959) as Dancer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nichelle Nichols best known for?
Nichelle Nichols is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Star Trek: Prodigy (2021), The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek (2021), Challenger: The Final Flight (2020), Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults (2020).
When and where was Nichelle Nichols born?
Nichelle Nichols was born on December 28, 1932 in Robbins, Illinois, USA. They passed away on July 30, 2022.
How many credits does Nichelle Nichols have?
Nichelle Nichols has accumulated over 87 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2022.
What is Nichelle Nichols's background in cinema and television?
Nichelle Nichols was born Grace Dell Nichols on December 28, 1932, in Robbins, Illinois, and died on July 30, 2022, at the age of 89. She was an American actress, singer, and voice artist. Before turning to acting, she sang with Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton. Her most famous role is that of communications officer L...
Nichelle Nichols by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Thoth Khepera (voice) — aged about 59
- Futurama (1999) as Nichelle Nichols' Head (voice) — aged about 66
- Spider-Man (1994) as Miriam (voice) — aged about 61
- Gargoyles (1994) as Diane Maza (voice) — aged about 61
- The Simpsons (1989) as Nichelle Nichols (voice) — aged about 56
- Star Trek (1966) as Uhura — aged about 33
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