Nichelle Nichols
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Nichelle Nichols (/nɪˈʃɛl/, born Grace Dell Nichols; December 28, 1932 – July 30, 2022)[1] was an American actress, singer, and dancer best known for her portrayal of Uhura in Star Trek and its film sequels. Nichols' portrayal of Uhura was groundbreaking for African American actresses on American television.[2] From 1977 until 2015, Nichols volunteered her time to promote NASA's programs and recruit diverse astronauts, including some of the first female and ethnic minority astronauts.[3][4]
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| Born | Grace Dell Nichols (1932-12-28)December 28, 1932 Robbins, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 30, 2022(2022-07-30) (aged 89) Silver City, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Education | Englewood High School |
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| Years active | 1959–2019 |
| Notable credit | Nyota Uhura in Star Trek |
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| Children | Kyle Johnson |
Nichols was born in Robbins, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. She trained in dance, and began her career as a dancer, singer, and model in Chicago. She went into stage acting, and had a television and film career.