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Nichelle Nichols

American actress (–)

Nichelle Nichols

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Born

Grace Dell Nichols


()December 28,

Robbins, Illinois, U.S.

DiedJuly 30, () (aged&#;89)

Silver City, New Mexico, U.S.

EducationEnglewood High School
Occupations
Years&#;active–
Notable creditNyota Uhura in Star Trek
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ChildrenKyle Johnson

Nichelle Nichols (nish-EL; born Grace Dell Nichols; December 28, – July 30, )[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 to , 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]

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