Nichols, Nichelle, 1932-

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Birth 1932-12-28
Americans,

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Nichelle Nichols (born Grace Nichols, December 28, 1932, Robbins, IL) is an American actress, singer, and voice artist. Her most famous role is that of communications officer Lieutenant Uhura in the popular Star Trek television series (1966–1969). Nichols' Star Trek character, one of the first African American female characters on American television not portrayed as a servant, was groundbreaking in U.S. society.

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