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.
Acted in 48
2020s
- 2024
Surge of Power: Where There's Smoke
Omen
- 2021
- 2020
Unbelievable!!!!!
Sensei
2010s
- 2019
Surge of Dawn
Omen
- 2018
American Nightmares
Mystic Woman
- 2017
Downward Dog
Deejay Devine · 1 episode
- 2016
Star Trek: The Original Series – The Roddenberry Vault
TV
The Order
Athena
- 2010
2000s
- 2008
The Torturer
Movie
- 2006
- 2005
Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes
Oman
- 2004
Kiss 'N' Tell: Romance in the 23rd Century
Movie
Birth of a Timeless Legacy
Movie
- 2002
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1995
The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space
Sagan
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
1980s
- 1989
- 1986
The Supernaturals
Sgt. Leona Hawkins
- 1984
- 1983
Antony and Cleopatra
Charmain
- 1982
1970s
- 1979
- 1974
- 1973
- 1970
Tarzan's Deadly Silence
Ruana
1960s
- 1967
Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion
Ruana
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
Jenny Ribbock
Space Seed
Uhura
- 1966
Mister Buddwing
Dice Player
Made in Paris
Eleanor
- 1963
1950s
- 1959
Porgy and Bess
Dancer
No release date
The Con of Wrath: The Craziest Convention Ever!
Movie
Appearances35
2020s
- 2026
For the Love of Star Trek
Self
- 2022
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies
Self - (archive footage)
- 2021
Woman in Motion
Self
- 2020
2010s
- 2018
United We Fan
Self
- 2016
Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
Self
Building Star Trek
Herself
50 Years of Star Trek
Self
- 2015
Roddenberry's Trek
herself
- 2014
To Be Takei
Self
- 2012
2000s
- 2009
Bring Back... Star Trek
Self
- 2007
Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier
Self
- 2006
40 Years of Star Trek
Self
- 2003
- 2002
After They Were Famous
Self · 1 episode
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
Self
The Last Angel of History
Self
Star Trek Story
Self
William Shatner's Star Trek Memories
Self
- 1995
- 1994
Star Trek: A Captain's Log
Self
- 1992
Black Sci-Fi
Self
- 1991
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special
Self
1980s
- 1988
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
Self
- 1986
Super Duper Bloopers
Self