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Nichelle Nichols - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 28, 1932 |
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| Died | July 30, 2022 (age 89) |
| Birthplace | Robbins, Illinois, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Nichelle Nichols's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Lieutenant Uhura in the original Star Trek television series. |
Intro
Nichelle Nichols was an American actress, singer, and voice artist, best known for her groundbreaking role as Lieutenant Uhura in the Star Trek television series, making her a pioneer for African American women in television and science fiction.
Early Life & Background
Born as Grace Dell Nichols in Robbins, Illinois, Nichelle Nichols moved to Chicago with her family at a young age. She began her career as a singer and dancer, performing with Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton before transitioning to acting.
Career Highlights
- Cast as Lieutenant Uhura in Star Trek: The Original Series (1966–1969), becoming one of the first Black women featured in a major television series.
- Participated in the first televised interracial kiss in the United States, alongside William Shatner, on Star Trek.
- Worked with NASA to help recruit women and minorities into the astronaut program.
- Released several music albums as a singer.
- Voice acted characters in shows like Gargoyles and Futurama.
Trivia
- Martin Luther King Jr. personally encouraged her to remain on Star Trek due to the importance of her role.
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Inspired future astronauts such as Dr. Mae Jemison.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Nichelle Nichols born?
Nichelle Nichols was born the 28 December 1932.
Where is Nichelle Nichols from?
Robbins, Illinois, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About December 28th, 1932, in brief:
- Historical events: 'The Animal Kingdom' is a 1932 American pre-Code film directed by Edward H. Griffith, based on Philip Barry's play. The film stars Leslie Howard, Ann Harding, and Myrna Loy. It was released on December 28, 1932.
- Day of the week: December 28th, 1932 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Here it is Monday by Rudy Vallee & His Connecticut Yankees
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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