Nichelle Nichols
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Nichelle Nichols (/nɪˈʃɛl/ nish-EL; born Grace Dell Nichols; December 28, 1932 – July 30, 2022)[1] was an American actress, singer and dancer whose portrayal of Uhura in Star Trek and its film sequels was groundbreaking for African American actresses on American television.[2] From 1977 to 2015, she volunteered her time to promote NASA's programs and recruit diverse astronauts, including some of the first female and ethnic minority astronauts.[3][4]
American actress (1932–2022)
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_(cropped).jpg) Nichols in 1979 | |
| 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 |
Born in the Chicago suburb of Robbins, she trained in dance, and began her career as a dancer, singer and model in Chicago. As an actor, she appeared on stage, in television and in film.