Continue to Hollywoodlife () SKIP AD
Hollywood Life Logo Image
Hollywood Life

Today's Top Stories

  • Sarah Michelle Gellar
    Exclusive Interview

    Sarah Michelle Gellar Reacts To ‘Scream 2’ Co-Star Neve Campbell Leaving Franchise: She’s ‘Smart’

  • Josh Efird
    Exclusive Video

    ‘Mama June’ Preview: Josh Drives Himself To The ER After His Condition Worsens

  • mascara
    SHOP

    TikTokers Are Using This $4 Beauty Product To Revolutionize Their Mascara Game

Hollywood Life
  • Home
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Celebrity Bios
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Shopping
  • Celebrity News
  • World News
  • Exclusives
  • Politics
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Opinions
ALL NEWS
  • Amber Heard

    Amber Heard Formally Announces She’ll Appeal Verdict After Losing To Johnny Depp

  • Johnny Depp Wishing Amber Heard ‘No Ill Will’ As He Preps For New Music Tour

  • True Thompson, 4, & Stormi Webster, 4, Do The ‘Cutest Dance’ With Firefighters In New Video

  • Award Shows
  • At The Movies
  • TV
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Holidays
  • Entertainment Features
  • Podcast
  • Oscar Contenders
ALL ENTERTAINMENT
  • Serena and Venus Williams March 2022

    Serena & Venus Williams’ Siblings: Meet Their 3 Other Sisters & Brother, Richard

  • When Does ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Start? Everything We Know So Far

  • ‘Becoming Elizabeth’ Preview: Elizabeth Faces Fury Over Her Letter To Mary

  • Taylor Swift
  • Rihanna
  • Selena Gomez
  • Kim Kardashian
  • Kylie Jenner
  • Kendall Jenner
  • Justin Bieber
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Gigi Hadid
  • Khloe Kardashian
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Angelina Jolie
  • Harry Styles
  • Kourtney Kardashian
ALL CELEBRITY BIOS
  • Amber Heard

    Amber Heard Formally Announces She’ll Appeal Verdict After Losing To Johnny Depp

  • Johnny Depp Wishing Amber Heard ‘No Ill Will’ As He Preps For New Music Tour

  • True Thompson, 4, & Stormi Webster, 4, Do The ‘Cutest Dance’ With Firefighters In New Video

  • Fragrance
  • Hair Care
  • Health
  • Makeup
  • Nails
  • Beauty Features
  • Skincare
  • Makeover
  • Diet & Fitness
ALL BEAUTY
  • smooth skin

    The Secret To Silky Smooth Skin Is Only $15

  • TikTokers Are Using This $4 Beauty Product To Revolutionize Their Mascara Game

  • TikTok’s Famous $15 Glow Cube Can Give You Tighter Pores In Just Two Days

  • Shopping
  • Shopping Reviews
  • Red Carpet
  • Weddings
  • Fashion Features
ALL FASHION
  • jenn-garner

    Jennifer Garner’s Favorite Workout Shoes Are On Sale Right Now

  • Dua Lipa Practices Yoga In Cutout Crop Top & Leggings: Watch

  • Willow Smith Rocks Zebra Print String Bikini While Swimming In Malibu Ocean: Photos

  • Cosmetics
  • Diet & Fitness
  • Electronics
  • Fashion
  • Haircare
  • Makeup
  • Skincare
  • Shopping Reviews
ALL SHOPPING
  • Amber Heard

    Amber Heard Formally Announces She’ll Appeal Verdict After Losing To Johnny Depp

  • Johnny Depp Wishing Amber Heard ‘No Ill Will’ As He Preps For New Music Tour

  • True Thompson, 4, & Stormi Webster, 4, Do The ‘Cutest Dance’ With Firefighters In New Video

  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk
Next Up Grumpy Cat
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Newsletters
  • Search Close

Trending

  • Bonnie Says
  • Celeb Babies
  • TV
  • Music
  • Web Stories
  • Pride Month
Search

NewsExpand Menu

  • Celebrity News
  • World News
  • Exclusives
  • Politics
  • Bonnie Says
  • Opinions
  • Rock The Vote
  • Podcast

EntertainmentExpand Menu

  • Entertainment Features
  • TV
  • Award Shows
  • At The Movies
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Podcast
  • At Home With...

BeautyExpand Menu

  • Fragrance
  • Hair Care
  • Health
  • Makeup
  • Nails
  • Skincare
  • Beauty Features
  • Diet & Fitness
  • Shopping

FashionExpand Menu

  • Shopping
  • Shopping Reviews
  • Cosmetics
  • Make-Up Mirror
  • Red Carpet
  • Weddings
  • Fashion Features

TrendingExpand Menu

  • Celeb Baby
  • TV
  • Music
  • Podcast
  • Pride Month
  • Web Stories

About UsExpand Menu

  • About Us
  • Mission
  • Writer Bios
  • Scoops, Tips & Corrections
  • Contact Us

Celebrity ProfilesExpand Menu

  • Kim Kardashian
  • Kylie Jenner
  • Justin Bieber
  • Selena Gomez
  • Taylor Swift
  • Rihanna
  • Kendall Jenner
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Gigi Hadid
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Angelina Jolie
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Newsletters
Alerts & Newsletters
  • Jobs
  • Scoops & Corrections
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • California Privacy Rights
  • AdChoices
  • Data Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
© 2022 Hollywoodlife.com, LLC.

Nichelle Nichols

nichelle nichols celebrity profile
Courtesy of Getty Images

Details

Also Known As:
Lieutenant Uhura
Date of Birth:
December 2, 1932
Height:
5' 5"
Hometown:
Robbins

Bio:
Nichelle Nichols (born Grace Dell Nichols on December 2, 1932 in Robbins, Illinois) is an American actress, singer and voice artist. As a young girl, Nichelle studied dance at the Chicago Ballet Academy and wanted to perform on Broadway. While growing up, she admired female vocalists Lena Horne, Eartha Kitt and Mahalia Jackson. At the age of 16, she sang with Duke Ellington and danced to a ballet made for one of his musical compositions. Her early career included a handful of small film roles but her breakout came in 1966, when she was cast as Lieutenant Uhura on the original series of Star Trek. Nichelle’s portrayal was groundbreaking at the time, as she was an African-American woman in a confident, authoritative role. She considered leaving after the first season, but a conversation with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in which he encouraged her to stay, changed her mind. She would remain with the show up until it’s cancellation in 1969. She would also appear in six Star Trek movies. Nichelle’s non Star Trek roles include Nana Dawson on the NBC TV series, Heroes, the film Snow Dogs and as the character of Miss Mables in Ice Cube’s Are We There Yet?

Best Known For:
Nichelle Nichols is best known as Lieutenant Uhura on the original series of Star Trek.

Personal Life:
After Star Trek, Nichelle volunteered her time to NASA to recruit minority and female personnel for the space agency. Her efforts were successful, as she helped recruit Sally Ride, the first American female astronaut. She has served on the Board of Governors of the National Space Society since the mid 1980’s. Nichelle claimed she had an affair with Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. She married dancer Foster Johnson in 1951, but it ended in less than a year. She and Foster have a son name Kyle. She married songwriter Duke Mondy in 1967. They split five years later.

  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk

Most Read

Britney Spears, 40, Rocks White Jeans That She Hasn’t Worn In 20 Years: ‘They Actually Fit’

Britney Spears in New York

Kim Kardashian Admits She Had ‘Vagina Area’ Of SKIMS Bodysuit Widened ‘Just For’ Khloe

Kim Kardashian Khloe Kardashian

‘Jersey Shore’: Angelina Admits She Only Slept With Chris Once In Their 2 Year Marriage

angelina pivarnick chris larangeira

Heidi Klum’s Daughter Leni, 18, Rocks Pink Bikini & Looks Just Like Mom In Sunbathing Pics

heidi leni klum

Kylie Jenner Wears Absolutely Nothing In Sexy Throwback Photo With Travis Scott

Kylie Jenner & Travis Scott

More From Our Partners

  • This Is What Being Denied Your Reproductive Freedom Looks Like
    SheKnows

    This Is What Being Denied Your Reproductive Freedom Looks Like

  • Glossier Just Rolled Out 10 New Eyeliner Pencils & Olivia Rodrigo Is Already a Fan
    StyleCaster

    Glossier Just Rolled Out 10 New Eyeliner Pencils & Olivia Rodrigo Is Already a Fan

  • VIBE and SHE Media Join Forces to Honor Its Voices of the Year
    Blogher

    VIBE and SHE Media Join Forces to Honor Its Voices of the Year

  • Days of Our Lives Spoilers June 20 – July 1
    Soaps

    Days of Our Lives Spoilers June 20 – July 1

    HollywoodLife

    • About Us
    • Mission
    • Advertise With Us
    • Scoops & Corrections
    • Contact Us

    Legal

    • Privacy Policy
    • California Privacy Rights
    • AdChoices
    • Terms of Use
    • Data Policy
    • Do Not Sell My Personal Information

    News

    • Celebrity News
    • World News
    • Exclusives
    • Celebrity Babies

    Connect

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
© Copyright 2022 Hollywoodlife.com, LLC.
Powered by WordPress.com VIP
ad