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Kyle Johnson. Nichelle Nichols (/ nɪˈʃɛl / nish-EL; born Grace Dell Nichols; December 28, 1932 – July 30, 2022) [1] 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. [2]
Nyota Uhura (/ n i ˈ oʊ t ə ʊ ˈ h ʊr ə /), or simply Uhura, is a fictional character in the Star Trek franchise. In the original television series, the character was portrayed by Nichelle Nichols, who reprised the role for the first six Star Trek feature films.
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.
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.
1 sie 2022 · Nichelle Nichols as Lt. Nyota Uhura in 'Star Trek.'. CBS via Getty. Nichelle Nichols, who broke a major race barrier as the star of the 1960s sci-fi series Star Trek, died July 30 at age 89.
2 sie 2022 · Nichelle Nichols, who captivated television audiences as Nyota Uhura in the original “ Star Trek ” series, died on July 30 at age 89. “ [A] great light in the firmament no longer shines for us...
31 lip 2022 · Nichelle Nichols, the groundbreaking actor who played Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on the original "Star Trek" series, has died. She was 89. Nichols' death was confirmed on Sunday by her son, Kyle ...