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Nichelle Nichols

Nichelle Nichols

Actor · Born 1932-12-28 · Robbins, Illinois, USA

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Biography

Nichelle Nichols (born Grace Dell Nichols; December 28, 1932 - July 30, 2022) was an American actress, singer and voice artist. She sang with Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton before turning to acting. 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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. The Simpsons (1989) — Nichelle Nichols (voice)
  2. Futurama (1999) — Nichelle Nichols' Head (voice)
  3. Heroes (2006) — Nana Dawson
  4. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) — Cmdr. Uhura
  5. Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) — Lt. Cmdr. Uhura
  6. Batman: The Animated Series (1992) — Thoth Khepera (voice)
  7. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) — Cmdr. Uhura
  8. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) — Cmdr. Uhura
  9. Star Trek (1966) — Uhura
  10. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) — Cmdr. Uhuru
  11. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) — Cmdr. Uhura
  12. Spider-Man (1994) — Miriam (voice)
  13. Are We There Yet? (2005) — Miss Mable
  14. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) — Lt. Uhura
  15. Snow Dogs (2002) — Amelia
  16. Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster (2010) — Senator
  17. Gargoyles (1994) — Diane Maza (voice)
  18. Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017) — Secretary General of NATO
  19. Star Trek: Prodigy (2021) — Uhura (voice)
  20. For the Love of Spock (2016) — Self
  21. Star Trek (1973) — Uhura (voice)
  22. Challenger: The Final Flight (2020) — Self (archive footage)
  23. One Strange Rock (2018) — Self
  24. To Be Takei (2014) — Self
  25. Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000) — Chief (voice)
  26. Truck Turner (1974) — Dorinda
  27. Trekkies (1997) — Self
  28. Comic Book Men (2012) — Self
  29. Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner (2006) — Self - Roaster
  30. The White Orchid (2018) — Teresa
  31. Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults (2020) — Self - Sister of Member (archive footage)
  32. American Nightmares (2018) — Mystic Woman
  33. Porgy and Bess (1959) — Dancer
  34. 50 Years of Star Trek (2016) — Self
  35. Tru Loved (2008) — Grandmother
  36. The Real History of Science Fiction (2014) — Self
  37. Unbelievable!!!!! (2020) — Sensei
  38. Downward Dog (2017) — Deejay Devine
  39. Die Harald Schmidt Show (1995) — Self - Guest
  40. The Supernaturals (1986) — Sgt. Leona Hawkins