Nichelle Nichols
Actress
Notable Achievement
Star Trek Uhura
Biography
Grace Dell "Nichelle" Nichols 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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Birthday Date
Nichelle Nichols was born on December 28