Nichelle Nichols
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 28, 1932
- Died
- July 30, 2022
- Birthplace
- Robbins, Illinois, USA
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.
Filmography
The Con of Wrath: The Craziest Convention Ever! TBA
Actor
For the Love of Star Trek 2026
as Self
Surge of Power: Where There's Smoke 2024
as Omen
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies 2022
as Self - (archive footage)
Woman in Motion 2021
as Self
Unbelievable!!!!! 2020
as Sensei
Surge of Dawn 2019
as Omen
American Nightmares 2018
as Mystic Woman
United We Fan 2018
as Self
The White Orchid 2018
as Teresa
Sharknado 5: Global Swarming 2017
as Secretary General of NATO
Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault 2016
as Self
For the Love of Spock 2016
as Self
Building Star Trek 2016
as Herself
50 Years of Star Trek 2016
as Self
The Order 2016
as Athena
Roddenberry's Trek 2015
as herself
To Be Takei 2014
as Self
Get a Life! 2012
as Self
Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster 2010
as Senator
Bring Back... Star Trek 2009
as Self
Tru Loved 2008
as Grandmother
- Lady Magdalene's
Lady Magdalene's 2008
as Lady Magdalene / Maggie, Singer
The Torturer 2008
Actor
Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier 2007
as Self
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner 2006
as Self - Roaster
40 Years of Star Trek 2006
as Self
Are We There Yet? 2005
as Miss Mable
Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes 2005
as Oman
Birth of a Timeless Legacy 2004
Actor
Kiss 'N' Tell: Romance in the 23rd Century 2004
Actor
Snow Dogs 2002
as Amelia
- Make It So
Make It So 2001
as Self
Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood 1998
as Self
Trekkies 1997
as Self
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond 1996
as Self
The Last Angel of History 1996
as Self
Star Trek Story 1996
as Self
William Shatner's Star Trek Memories 1996
as Self
The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space 1995
as Sagan
Star Trek: A Captain's Log 1994
as Self
- William Shatner: Captain's Log
William Shatner: Captain's Log 1994
as Self
Commander Toad in Space 1993
as SS Stella (voice)
Black Sci-Fi 1992
as Self
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country 1991
as Cmdr. Uhuru
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special 1991
as Self
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier 1989
as Cmdr. Uhura
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next 1988
as Self
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 1986
as Cmdr. Uhura
The Supernaturals 1986
as Sgt. Leona Hawkins
Super Duper Bloopers 1986
as Self
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock 1984
as Cmdr. Uhura
Antony and Cleopatra 1983
as Charmain
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 1982
as Cmdr. Uhura
Star Trek: The Motion Picture 1979
as Uhura
- Woman in the Rain
Woman in the Rain 1976
as Singer
Truck Turner 1974
as Dorinda
Tarzan's Deadly Silence 1970
as Ruana
Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion 1967
as Ruana
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding! 1967
as Jenny Ribbock
Space Seed 1967
as Uhura
Mister Buddwing 1966
as Dice Player
Made in Paris 1966
as Eleanor
Porgy and Bess 1959
as Dancer
Credits from TMDB.