Nichelle Nichols
American actress
- Born
- 28 December 1932, Robbins
- Died
- 30 July 2022, aged 89
- Birth name
- Grace Dell Nichols
Grace Dell "Nichelle" Nichols (December 28, 1932 – July 30, 2022) 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. 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.
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