7.2Acting
Nichelle Nichols
- Born
- 1932-12-28
- Died
- 2022-07-30
- Birthplace
- Robbins, Illinois, USA
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.
Known For
Filmography
87 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits
For the Love of Star Trek
2026 · Movie
Self
Surge of Power: Where There's Smoke
2024 · Movie
Omen
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies
2022 · Movie
Self - (archive footage)
Star Trek: Prodigy
2021 · TV Show
Uhura (voice)
The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
2021 · TV Show
Self
Woman in Motion
2021 · Movie
Self
Challenger: The Final Flight
2020 · TV Show
Self (archive footage)
Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults
2020 · TV Show
Self - Sister of Member (archive footage)
Unbelievable!!!!!
2020 · Movie
Sensei
Surge of Dawn
2019 · Movie
Omen
American Nightmares
2018 · Movie
Mystic Woman
One Strange Rock
2018 · TV Show
Self
The White Orchid
2018 · Movie
Teresa
United We Fan
2018 · Movie
Self
Downward Dog
2017 · TV Show
Deejay Devine
Sharknado 5: Global Swarming
2017 · Movie
Secretary General of NATO
50 Years of Star Trek
2016 · Movie
Self
Building Star Trek
2016 · Movie
Herself
For the Love of Spock
2016 · Movie
Self
Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
2016 · Movie
Self
Star Trek: The Original Series – The Roddenberry Vault
2016 · TV Show
Cast
The Order
2016 · Movie
Athena
Roddenberry's Trek
2015 · Movie
herself
The Real History of Science Fiction
2014 · TV Show
Self
To Be Takei
2014 · Movie
Self
Comic Book Men
2012 · TV Show
Self
Get a Life!
2012 · Movie
Self
Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster
2010 · Movie
Senator
Bring Back... Star Trek
2009 · Movie
Self
Lady Magdalene's
2008 · Movie
Lady Magdalene / Maggie, Singer
The Torturer
2008 · Movie
Cast
Tru Loved
2008 · Movie
Grandmother
Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier
2007 · Movie
Self
40 Years of Star Trek
2006 · Movie
Self
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
2006 · Movie
Self - Roaster
Heroes
2006 · TV Show
Nana Dawson
Are We There Yet?
2005 · Movie
Miss Mable
Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes
2005 · Movie
Oman
Birth of a Timeless Legacy
2004 · Movie
Cast
Kiss 'N' Tell: Romance in the 23rd Century
2004 · Movie
Cast
Comedy Central Roasts
2003 · TV Show
Self
After They Were Famous
2002 · TV Show
Self
Snow Dogs
2002 · Movie
Amelia
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000 · TV Show
Chief (voice)
Futurama
1999 · TV Show
Nichelle Nichols' Head (voice)
Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood
1998 · Movie
Self
Trekkies
1997 · Movie
Self
Star Trek Story
1996 · Movie
Self
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
1996 · Movie
Self
The Last Angel of History
1996 · Movie
Self
William Shatner's Star Trek Memories
1996 · Movie
Self
Die Harald Schmidt Show
1995 · TV Show
Self - Guest
The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space
1995 · Movie
Sagan
Gargoyles
1994 · TV Show
Diane Maza (voice)
Spider-Man
1994 · TV Show
Miriam (voice)
Star Trek: A Captain's Log
1994 · Movie
Self
William Shatner: Captain's Log
1994 · Movie
Self
Commander Toad in Space
1993 · Movie
SS Stella (voice)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993 · TV Show
Lt. Uhura
Batman: The Animated Series
1992 · TV Show
Thoth Khepera (voice)
Black Sci-Fi
1992 · Movie
Self
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
1991 · Movie
Cmdr. Uhuru
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special
1991 · Movie
Self
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
1989 · Movie
Cmdr. Uhura
The Simpsons
1989 · TV Show
Nichelle Nichols (voice)
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
1988 · Movie
Self
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
1986 · Movie
Cmdr. Uhura
Super Duper Bloopers
1986 · Movie
Self
The Supernaturals
1986 · Movie
Sgt. Leona Hawkins
Goldene Kamera
1984 · TV Show
Self
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
1984 · Movie
Cmdr. Uhura
Antony and Cleopatra
1983 · Movie
Charmain
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
1982 · Movie
Cmdr. Uhura
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
1979 · Movie
Uhura
Woman in the Rain
1976 · Movie
Singer
Truck Turner
1974 · Movie
Dorinda
Star Trek
1973 · TV Show
Uhura (voice)
Tarzan's Deadly Silence
1970 · Movie
Ruana
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
1967 · Movie
Jenny Ribbock
Space Seed
1967 · Movie
Uhura
Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion
1967 · Movie
Ruana
Made in Paris
1966 · Movie
Eleanor
Mister Buddwing
1966 · Movie
Dice Player
Star Trek
1966 · TV Show
Uhura
The Lieutenant
1963 · TV Show
Norma Bartlett
Porgy and Bess
1959 · Movie
Dancer
The Con of Wrath: The Craziest Convention Ever!
Date unknown · Movie
Cast