Grace Dell " Nichelle " Nichols (/ nɪˈʃɛl / nish-EL; December 28, 1932 – July 30, 2022) [1] was an American actress, singer and dancer whose portrayal of Uhura in Star Trek and its film …

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 …

Jul 31, 2022 · Nichelle Nichols, the actress revered by “Star Trek” fans for her role as Lieutenant Uhura, the communications officer on the starship U.S.S. Enterprise, died on Saturday in …

Nichols embodied Black Hollywood glamour and was integral to entertainment history before her star turn on Star Trek. She was known as a singer and dancer, possessing a rich, stunning …

Nichelle Nichols, the actress revered by “Star Trek” fans for her role as Lieutenant Uhura not only created a ripple in the fabric of history through her impact on various communities but …

Dec 19, 2025 · The only child of “Star Trek” actress Nichelle Nichols has dropped his half of the dueling litigation between him and his mother’s former manager, whom the son accused of …

Jul 30, 2022 · Nichelle Nichols, the actress whose portrayal of Lieutenant Uhura on TV's “Star Trek” inspired countless science fiction fans to envision a peacefully multicultural future, died …

Jul 30, 2025 · American actor and singer Nichelle Nichols became a cultural icon with her groundbreaking role on the television series Star Trek. Her portrayal of Lieutenant Uhura was …

Jun 29, 2025 · The late Nichelle Nichols, likely best known for her role as Lt. Nyota Uhura in the Star Trek universe—which made her one of the first Black women cast in a major role on …

Nichelle Nichols (28 December 1932 – 30 July 2022; age 89) was an American actress from Robbins, Illinois. She was most famous for portraying Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: The Original …