Persis Khambatta
Biography
Persis Khambatta was an Indian actress, model, author, and beauty pageant titleholder born on October 2, 1948, in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. She is best known for her role as Lieutenant Ilia in the 1979 feature film Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Throughout her career, she was involved in numerous films and television projects, with known acting credits totaling twenty-two. Her life and career spanned both modeling and acting until her death on August 18, 1998, at the age of forty-nine.
Career overview
Persis Khambatta was an Indian model, actress, author, and beauty pageant titleholder who was born on October 2, 1948, in Bombay, Maharashtra, India, and passed away on August 18, 1998. Throughout her career, she established herself as a recognizable figure in film, with twenty-two known acting credits listed on her professional profile.
She is best remembered for her role as Lieutenant Ilia in the 1979 feature film Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Beyond her defining science fiction role, her filmography includes appearances in other motion pictures such as Nevhodné chování and My Beautiful Laundrette. Her contributions as an actress and model spanned across various film and television projects during her lifetime.
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Full Filmography
23 titles- Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies (2022) as Self - (archive footage)
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Chairperson
- That's Action (1990) as Colbalt (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Phoenix the Warrior (1988) as Cobalt
- Phoenix the Warrior (1988) Associate Producer
- Deadly Intent (1988) as Francesca Slate
- Shingora (1986) as Roma Sinha
- MacGyver (1985) as Zia
- First Strike (1985) as Sylvia Kruger
- Hunter (1984) as Dhari Ziad
- Mike Hammer (1984)
- Warrior of the Lost World (1983) as Nastasia
- MegaForce (1982) as Zara
- Nighthawks (1981) as Shakka
- Men Who Rate a 10 (1980) as Self
- Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) as Lt. Ilia / The Probe
- The Man with the Power (1977) as Princess Siri
- The Wilby Conspiracy (1975) as Persis Ray
- Conduct Unbecoming (1975) as Mrs. Bandanai
- Kama Sutra (1969) as Nanda
- Bombay In The Night's Embrace (1967) as Lily
- Pinjre Ke Panchhi (1966) as Amy
- Miss Universe (1955) as Miss India 1965
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What movies or TV shows is Persis Khambatta best known for?
Persis Khambatta is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lions for Lambs (2007), Chiquititas (1997), Chiquititas (1997), MacGyver (1985).
When and where was Persis Khambatta born?
Persis Khambatta was born on October 2, 1948 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. They passed away on August 18, 1998.
How many credits does Persis Khambatta have?
Persis Khambatta has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2022.
What is Persis Khambatta's background in cinema and television?
Persis Khambatta was an Indian actress, model, author, and beauty pageant titleholder born on October 2, 1948, in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. She is best known for her role as Lieutenant Ilia in the 1979 feature film Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Throughout her career, she was involved in numerous films and television...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- MacGyver (1985) as Zia — aged about 36
- Hunter (1984) as Dhari Ziad — aged about 35
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Chairperson — aged about 44
- Mike Hammer (1984) — aged about 35
- Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) as Lt. Ilia / The Probe — aged about 30
- Nighthawks (1981) as Shakka — aged about 32
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