Nichelle Nichols

Name:
Nichelle Nichols
Age:
91
Date of Birth:
Dec 28, 1932
Place of Birth:
Robbins, Illinois, United States
Occupation:
Actress, Singer
Spouse:
Foster Johnson, (m. 1951; Div. 1951),Duke Mondy, (m. 1968; Div. 1972)
Children:
1
Residence:
Woodland Hills, California, United States
Home town:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Years active:
1959–present
Known for:
Lt. Uhura–Star Trek

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Nichelle Nichols (born Grace Dell Nichols; December 28, 1932) is an American actress, singer, and voice artist. She sang with Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton before turning to acting. Nichols played communications officer Lieutenant (later, Commander) Uhura aboard the USS Enterprise in the Star Trek television series (1966–1969), as well as the succeeding motion pictures. Nichols's role was groundbreaking as one of the first African American female characters on American television not portrayed as a servant. She also worked to recruit diverse astronauts to NASA, including women and ethnic minorities.



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