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Nichelle Nichols
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Actor Born: December 28, 1936 in Robbins, IL Biography:African American actress/singer "Nichelle Nichols" was born in Robbins, a progressive Illinois community founded by blacks in the 1890s. Nichelle sang with the "Duke Ellington" and "Lionel Hampton" bands, then performed as a single in nightclubs. Garnering acting experience in supporting roles in such films as "Mister Buddwing" (1965) and "Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!"(1966), Ms. Nichols was cast in her signature role in 1966: Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on Star Trek. Much was made in the mainstream press over the fact that here was the first TV science-fiction series to feature a black regular. Much more was made on the set of "Trek" by Nichols, who issued public complaints about the paucity of her character's screen time. She also seethed inwardly whenever star "William Shatner," laboring under the assumption that every move he made was for the good of the series, ordered that Nichelle's lines be cut... Full Biography
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